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'We won't remain quiet': Rohit Sharma sends stern warning to Sam Konstas for provoking Indian players
The Indian captain, who was absent from the final Test due to a lack of form with the bat emphasized the importance of focusing on cricket and avoiding unnecessary distractions.
Updated : Jan 04, 2025, 01:39 PM IST
 "'We won't remain quiet': Rohit Sharma sends stern warning to Sam Konstas for provoking Indian players")
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Rohit Sharma has commented on the dispute between Jasprit Bumrah and Australia's Sam Konstas which unfolded during a tense moment on Day 1 of the Sydney Test. Although the heated exchange between the two players heightened the competitiveness of the match Rohit emphasized that such confrontations do not reflect the values of his team.
“Our boys, till they're calm, will remain calm. If you keep poking them, we won't remain quiet," Rohit said during an interaction with Star Sports.
The Indian captain, who was absent from the final Test due to a lack of form with the bat emphasized the importance of focusing on cricket and avoiding unnecessary distractions. He stated, “Cricket khelo, yeh faaltu ke cheeze, bol bachchan karna, shobha nahi dete (Play cricket. All of this chattering doesn't look good). Our boys are classy. We focus on what our job is and work towards it.”
The tensions between Bumrah and Konstas date back to the MCG Test, where the young Australian opener employed aggressive tactics against the Indian pacer. However, Bumrah had the final word when he dismissed Konstas in the second innings.
The saga unfolded in Sydney as the duo engaged in a heated verbal exchange during the final over of the day. Following this exchange, Bumrah successfully dismissed Usman Khawaja prompting the bowler to taunt Konstas and intensify the rivalry between the two players. This confrontation added an extra layer of drama to the match, igniting a fiery atmosphere on the field.
The lafda between jasprit bumrah and Sam Konstas. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/CiDdjQBD1S
— (@rushiii_12) January 3, 2025
India's bowling attack maintained their dominance on the field as they successfully dismissed Australia for 181 runs in their first innings, leaving the hosts trailing by a mere four runs. Mohammed Siraj played a crucial role in this feat by claiming the key wicket of Konstas for 23 runs. Additionally, Prasidh Krishna contributed significantly by taking three wickets while Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy each secured two wickets.
