Boxing Day Test: Aussie Teen Sam Konstas’ Smashing Debut Against India

Sam Konstas has set the cricket world alight with a swash-buckling debut for the ages, putting India's star bowlers to the sword.

His superb knock clearly irking Virat Kohli who'll come under scrutiny for his run in with the Aussie teen.

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[nevillemignot]

Can we zero in onto the pleasure Konstas's knock gave to all true cricket lovers everywhere?

[Rishabh_Rishabh_]

KONSTAS was superb today
❤ From India

[RockSolitude]

Need more of players like this for the Australian side. People who know how to hit a ball rather than run away from it.

[aynvaibhav]

And here’s Chokli, who’s never dared to play such shots even once in his entire cricketing career.😂

[prashanttayshetye]

Sam is awesome love from India forget rivaly he is a great cricketer

[chamathwickramathunge-sqlt]

Let's go mate...
50 at your debut against the best bowler in the world...
What a start🎉❤

[grinder]

Big dollars are waiting for Konstas in the IPL. He appears to be a very self-assured man who resembles KP in some ways. Hope he turns out to be a great test cricketer

[MrDanbarbs]

He’s got that Bradman follow through. The bat basically on the shoulder watching it over the ropes ❤❤

[MS-fhjd]

I could see Brandam Macalum attitude and aggression in him

[drsmart]

Punter was spot on . Konstas is a player for generations . Tired of Travis Head anchoring the ship 🛳️. Exuberant display and eagerly awaiting his 2nd innings knock . Poor Macsweeney .

[ThisIsGAIIA]

A game is a game. Sam, you played well. I'm sorry for what has happened. It must be humiliating for the Indian community, to see this cowardly behaviour. Virat Kohli should not have the right to use violence or disrespect "ANYONE". He came here in Australia to play. So respect the people around you, and your fellow teammates, or LEAVE!!!!

[GregoryRussell-ee]

I'm old school i bend my knee and lift my front elbow.and what happens the ball goes along the ground and i also heard you hit the ball along the ground you can't get caught out .
Anyway well done young fella you made my day better 😎

[sharifur]

Kohli arrogantly did this. He should be punished for that cowardly behavior.

[crictracker]

Upcoming legend of Australian Cricket.💯 bookmark it.😍💙

[Techtips]

Tomorrow will be the final day of this test series ...who ever wins tomorrow's day wins the series

[joebandi]

What about Smith's 50, not worth a mention?

[Babuatchanna]

Wat a fantastic debut MR. Konsas . Its was seriously virat fault . Pls dont care about dat

[arshad]

Amazing Konstas, silly Kholi, Bhumra and Siraj, India lost the series also the dignity. Instead of welcoming youngster they are all going against a 19 year old debutant. Shame on all of them. By the way those lump shots were amazing.

[felipebendicho-cfhx]

Thank you umpires for being so blatantly corrupted. India never stood a chance. Money over dignity.

[dr.ajaysharma]

None of the shots were proper cricketing shots .
Plenty of hit n miss and he survived luckily.
But everyday is not sunday.
Mark my words in second innings he will score not more than 10 runs.
He is more of a 20-20 player