Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on the opening morning of the fourth test.

A mini-collapse sparked by a run-out helped Australia stay on top as India reached 164-5 at stumps Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Australia resumed Friday morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 311-6 and scored 474,

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After being presented with the Test cap by former skipper Mark Taylor, with his brothers and parents in attendance, Konstas literally sprinted out in the middle, eager to get on with the game. He requested senior partner Usman Khawaja to allow him first strike against Bumrah.

Sam Konstas takes it right to Jasprit Bumrah, ramping him for three boundaries in a single over and attempting two more.

Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.

In a little over 90 minutes and with only 65 balls faced, Sam Konstas's debut innings in the Boxing Day Test has forced Australian cricket into a new generation, and there is no going back now.

Australia have moved to 2-176 at tea on day one of the Boxing Day Test, slowly building on a stunning first session from Sam Konstas on debut.