In a match full of moments of drama and high skill, Jasprit BumrahIndia's premier fast bowler, not only delivered a devastating ball, but also bid farewell to the young Australian bowler for the first time. Konstas himself During the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Sam Konstas beautifully
The incident occurred early on the fourth day of the Test when Bumrah, known for his accuracy and often subdued celebrations, bowled a slingshot that shattered Konstas' middle stump. Konstas, who had shown notable aggression against Bumrah during Australia's first innings, was dismissed for just eight runs in the second over.
The delivery was a masterclass in bowling. It took off at a good length, swung back sharply between Constas' bat and the pad, and clipped the top of the middle stump. This dismissal was a stark contrast to Konstas' first innings performance in which he scored 60 off 65 balls, including two sixes from Bumrah, becoming the first in nearly four years to hit a six off an Indian in Test cricket.
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After the ball broke through the Konstas defence, Bumrah, who was usually reserved, exploded in celebration. He turned to the audience, urging them to roar in approval with a dramatic gesture, imitating the audience-participated celebrations performed by Constas himself during India's innings. The send-off was seen as a direct response to Konstas's antics on day three when he mobbed the crowd while playing near the boundary rope, a gesture Bumrah has clearly not forgotten.
Here is the video:
Middle torso! Jasprit Bumrah gets Sam Constas with the pearl jeweller. #Australia | #Delivered quickly | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/A1BzrcHJB8
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Bumrah's performance in this series has been excellent, showing his pivotal role in India's bowling attack. His ability to adapt his bowling to different conditions and opponents was on full display, especially against the young and fearless Konstas who has been causing a stir since his Test debut.
