365Telugu.com online news, January 4th, 2025: The Sydney Test between India and Australia witnessed high drama on Day 1 when a fierce verbal spat broke out between India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Australia’s Sam Constas. The incident fired up the match atmosphere, setting the stage for intense cricket on the following day. Team India, showing no signs of backing down, relentlessly targeted Constas right from the first ball of Day 2.
Sam Constas Becomes a Liability for Australia
The confrontation between Bumrah and Constas proved costly for Australia. Constas, who had instigated Bumrah during the game, found himself isolated as Indian players continuously taunted him throughout the second day’s play.
On Day 1, as Bumrah was bowling, Constas was at the non-striker’s end and began sledging the Indian pacer. Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor, didn’t hold back and gave a fitting verbal reply. The on-field umpires had to intervene to calm the situation. However, Bumrah had the final say when he dismissed Usman Khawaja with the last ball of the day, glaring at Constas in a silent message.
India’s Unified Target: Sam Constas
The second day of the match saw Indian players rally together to make Constas uncomfortable. From Shubman Gill to Yashasvi Jaiswal, they kept whispering words of irritation to Constas on the field. The constant pressure seemed to take a toll on the Australian batter, who struggled to maintain his composure.
Shubman Gill, in particular, was seen taunting Constas in Hindi, leaving the Australian visibly frustrated. Realizing that his actions had backfired on his team, Constas was left with no response other than silence. His face showed signs of stress and discomfort as Indian players continued to chip away at his confidence.
India Takes Crucial Wickets Under Pressure
India’s relentless aggression bore fruit as they managed to dismiss key Australian players. Mohammed Siraj took the crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, who edged the ball to the slip cordon. The pressure on Constas intensified when he came to bat again but couldn’t last long. Siraj dismissed him in the 12th over after Constas scored a mere 23 runs off 38 balls.
Bumrah’s Gamble Pays Off
The tension reached its peak when Constas walked back to the pavilion, realizing that his gamble with Bumrah had backfired terribly. The Indian players celebrated with vigor, knowing that the mind games had worked in their favor. Siraj also sent Travis Head packing in the same over, caught by KL Rahul in the slips, further pushing Australia on the back foot.
The departure of Constas brought a sense of relief to the Indian team. However, it left the Australian dressing room in a state of unease. Even though the sledging subsided after Constas’ dismissal, India continued to exert pressure on the remaining Australian batters, ensuring that the momentum stayed in their favor.
India in Control, Australia on the Back Foot
Sam Constas’ aggressive behavior cost Australia dearly as the Indian team turned the tables by capitalizing on the tension. The Sydney Test, which began with heated exchanges, now appears to be firmly in India’s control. As the match progresses, it remains to be seen if Australia can recover from the psychological blow delivered by Bumrah and his team.