The young opener put India on the back foot with his outrageous shots, reminding people of a recent attacking batter whose absence is felt

But it happens, it’s cricket,” Konstas said to Seven Cricket. Konstas looked flawless against pacers during his stay at the crease. He batted well and might have even sealed his spot in the playing XI as the Pat Cummins-led side is eyeing to find a long-term solution.

Australia’s teenage opener Sam Konstas smashed a rapid half-century on debut and was involved in an altercation with Virat Kohli on a dramatic first day of his Test career.