Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas Fight IND vs AUS: Sam Constas, who made his debut in Test cricket, scored a half-century in just 52 balls, with the help of which Australia made a big score on the first day of the Boxing Day Test against India. Making his debut at the packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, 19 year old Constas proved how right the decision was to keep him in the playing eleven by scoring 60 runs in 65 balls. Earlier, Australia won the toss and decided to bat.
This is how the clash between the two happened
In the first season, Constas also had a clash with India’s superstar cricketer Virat Kohli. The incident happened after the 10th over, when Kohli had the ball in his hand and seemed to have changed his path and his shoulder collided with Constas’ shoulder, which Kohli disliked and had some argument with him. Constas’ opening partner Usman Khawaja and on-field umpire Michael Gough immediately came to calm the situation.
Ravi Shastri said on Kontas-Virat clash
This was an unnecessary thing. There was absolutely no need for this. No one wants to see this. Virat is a senior player, he has his own respect. He has also been the captain of the team. They may have their own reasons. They should focus on the game ahead.
Ricky Ponting gave a big statement about Kohli
Seeing the shoulder clash between Kohli and Constas, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting felt that Kohli might be in trouble. “Virat swung a full pitch to his right and provoked that collision. There is no doubt in my mind. I have no doubt that the umpires and referees will take a good look at this.” “The fielders should not be around the batsman at that time. Every fieldman on the ground knows where the batsmen will gather and meet together. It seemed to me that Constas looked too late, he did not even realize that there was a batsman in front of him. There is someone. That person on the screen (Kohli) may have some questions to answer,” he said on Channel Seven.
What does the ICC rule say?
Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct states, “Inappropriate physical contact of any kind is prohibited in cricket. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they knowingly, recklessly and/or recklessly contact another player or Hits or runs or hits the umpire on his shoulder.
“When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) shall be taken into account: (i) the context of the particular situation, including, without limitation, whether the contact was intentional (i.e. deliberate), negligent; (ii) the force of the contact; (iii) any injury caused to the person contacted; and (iv) the person with whom the contact occurred.
Constas said on the collision with Kohli
Asked about the clash with Kohli during the drinks break, Constas told broadcaster Fox Sports: “Whatever happens on the field, stays on the field, but I love competing and playing in front of this packed house.” There can’t be anything better than this to debut in the stadium.”
(With IANS inputs)
