Sat Jan 04 17:18:04 UTC 2025: ## Gavaskar Compares Aussie Teen Konstas to Young Kohli After Heated Exchange with Bumrah

**Sydney, Australia** – Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has compared Australian debutant Sam Konstas to a young Virat Kohli, highlighting the teenager’s aggressive on-field demeanor during the recent India-Australia Test series. Gavaskar’s comments follow a heated exchange between Konstas and Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The incident occurred just before the final ball of Day 1, with Bumrah already agitated by a delay caused by Australian batsman Usman Khawaja. Konstas intervened, prompting a strong reaction from Bumrah and the entire Indian team following Khawaja’s dismissal.

“It reminded me of a young Kohli, who is upfront and provocative, drawing reactions from the opposition,” Gavaskar told India Today. He noted that Konstas’ actions, while not directly impacting the game’s outcome, served to heighten tensions.

Gavaskar also recalled a previous encounter between Bumrah and Konstas at the MCG, where Konstas struck Bumrah for boundaries before being dismissed and having his celebration mimicked by the Indian fast bowler. While praising Konstas’ unexpected impact, Gavaskar cautioned against the young player becoming overly aggressive.

“I think Konstas might be getting a bit carried away,” Gavaskar warned, noting that even Konstas’ teammate Shane Watson expressed surprise at the change in his usually reserved personality. Gavaskar suggested that while the team might be encouraging this approach, Konstas needs to manage his behavior to avoid becoming a primary target for opposing teams in the future. He emphasized that this aggressive persona, while effective in the short term, could have negative long-term consequences.

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