Australia v India: Sam Konstas ‘under India’s skin’ after fiery finish in Sydney

The exchange came after Konstas clashed with India’s players while making his debut during last week’s fourth Test in Melbourne, won by Australia.

Although he played and missed early on there, he caught the eye by ramping Bumrah for two fours and a six in making 60 in his first international innings.

During the knock, he was involved in an altercation with Kohli, who was fined for what was deemed a shoulder barge in the middle.

In Sydney, Konstas repeated his attacking batting approach, charging the first ball of the innings bowled by Bumrah and later backing away in an attempted cut in the final over.

Former Australia coach and batter Darren Lehmann told ABC Grandstand he hoped Konstas was not “getting caught up in the hype”.

“I don’t mind all of the backing up your players and the bravado,” Lehmann said. “But you can’t win. Australia didn’t win – they lost the wicket of Usman.

“I hope Sam is not getting caught up in the hype because I have seen him play really good innings – Test-match innings with good defence.”

Australia debutant Beau Webster said: “Sammy, he’s a very confident young man.

“That’s what they do these days these youngsters, they sort of get in, get after it and put themselves out there. And you know, he’s got all the skills and all the talent to back it up – so hopefully he has a really good day tomorrow and puts a few runs on the board and gets us into a decent position.”