Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old, has stirred tensions within Team India, particularly evident during the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah expressed his displeasure towards the young player’s behavior at the non-striker's end during the last over of the day. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant provided insights into the exchange between the two and noted that the Australian team aimed to consume "time."

As Usman Khawaja prepared to face Bumrah, he delayed the Indian pacer's run-up, prompting Bumrah to inquire about the reason for the hold-up. Konstas then interjected with remarks directed at Bumrah.

The pacer, who has claimed 31 wickets in the current series, was recorded on the stump microphone asking, "What is your problem?" Shortly thereafter, Bumrah took Khawaja's wicket and directed a frosty glare at Konstas.

Pant, who was India's leading scorer with 40 runs in the first innings, mentioned that while he did not overhear the exchange between Konstas and Bumrah, it appeared to be a tactic by the Australian batsmen to waste time.

"I believe they engaged in a brief conversation; their intention seemed to be to waste some time. That is likely why Konstas spoke with Jasprit Bumrah," Pant stated during the post-day press conference.

"He mentioned something; I did not catch it. However, I think his primary goal was to delay the game so we wouldn't have the opportunity to bowl another over," he added.

Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna charge towards Konstas

As soon as Jasprit Bumrah claimed the wicket of Usman Khawaja for just 2 runs, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul rushed towards Sam Konstas to celebrate exuberantly, making it clear to the young player how he had faltered in the final moments of Day 1.

This marked the sixth occasion in this series that Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Khawaja. With this achievement, Bumrah has accumulated a total of 31 wickets in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy, establishing himself as the leading wicket-taker.

Earlier, India's acting captain, Bumrah, won the toss and chose to bat in Sydney. Unfortunately, the batting lineup collapsed dramatically, and it was Bumrah's significant contribution that enabled India to reach a total of 185 runs.

After Day 1, Australia's score stood at 9 for 1, leaving the hosts trailing by 176 runs. Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne are set to continue their innings on Day 2.

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