Day 2 of the Sydney Test continued the heated rivalry between India and Australia, with Sam Konstas once again in the spotlight. After a fiery altercation with Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1, Konstas found himself at the receiving end of sharp sledges from India’s young star, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Jaiswal, recalling his previous clash with Konstas during the MCG Test, decided to turn up the heat from the slip cordon. Unaware of Konstas’s limited understanding of Hindi, Jaiswal said, “Kya ho gya ab shot nahi dikh rahe kya? Oye Konstas, shots nahi lag rahe kya abhi?” (Translation: “What happened? Unable to see the shots now? Hey Konstas, unable to play shots now?”).
The moment brought laughter in the commentary box, with former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan enjoying the exchange. The clip quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), adding a light-hearted yet intense chapter to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
This banter reflected the energy and passion of the Indian team as they targeted Konstas, who has been in the limelight for his tussles with Indian players during the series.
