NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri likened Australia’s teenage sensation Sam Konstas to Indian legend Virender Sehwag following Konstas’s electrifying debut knock of 60 off 65 balls within the fourth Test in opposition to India.
Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri praised Konstas’s fearless stroke play, drawing comparisons to Sehwag’s explosive type. “He’ll have his odd failures, but when he gets going, he’s born to entertain,” Shastri remarked. The former Indian coach added that Konstas’s means to dominate bowlers and take probabilities early in his profession echoes Sehwag’s impression when he burst onto the worldwide scene.
Analyzing the match state of affairs after Day 1, Shastri acknowledged India’s late fightback, leaving Australia at 311/6, however cautioned in regards to the pitch’s altering nature. “Australia still has the upper hand with runs on the board, but uneven bounce could come into play, making those runs crucial,” Shastri noticed.
Konstas, taking part in in entrance of a packed MCG, wowed followers together with his aggressive strategy, highlighted by audacious photographs in opposition to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Despite a fiery trade with Virat Kohli and a few missed alternatives early in his innings, the debutant confirmed outstanding poise, delivering the third-quickest Test debut fifty by an Australian. While Konstas’s departure, trapped by Ravindra Jadeja, halted his momentum, his efficiency stays a speaking level, marking him as a participant to observe.
Day 1 ended with Smith anchoring Australia’s innings, supported briefly by tailender Pat Cummins. With India pulling again momentum via late strikes, Day 2 guarantees one other enthralling chapter, with each groups vying for management. As Shastri aptly famous, Konstas’s efficiency underscores his immense potential to evolve into a key entertainer for Australia within the years to return.
