“Ungli karte rahoge toh…” Rohit Sharma’s stern warning to Sam Konstas after Jasprit Bumrah’s fierce exchange in SCG Test – AUS vs IND
The world of cricket was full of drama during the fifth Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25especially because of the fiery exchange between India Jasprit Bumrah and Australia‘with Konstas himself. As tensions escalated on the ground, India captain Rohit Sharmawho was on the bench for this game, joined the fray, issuing a stern warning to the Australian player, stressing the need to focus on the game.
Konstas himself engages in a war of words with Jasprit Bumrah
In the final minutes of the first day, there was an intense verbal confrontation between Bumrah and Konstas, which ignited debates among fans and analysts. Rohit, despite not playing, did not hold back in processing the incident.
In an interview with Star Sports, he stated, “Jab tak shaanth hai tab tak shaanth hai. But agar tum ungli karte rahoge toh thodi shaanth baithega” (Everyone is calm until they are not. But if you keep poking them, they obviously won’t stay quiet). This statement summed up his frustration with Konstas’ provocations and served as a warning that continued taunting would provoke a reaction from his players.
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Rohit Sharma explains the context of aggression
Rohit’s comments came after a series of aggressive exchanges between the players of both the teams during the series. He pointed out that such behavior is not in line with the values of his team, which prides itself on maintaining class and calmness on the field.
“Cricket khelo, yeh faaltu ki cheeze, bol bachchan karna, yeh sab nai deta hai,” (Play cricket; all these unnecessary things like chitchat and all that is not necessary) Rohit added. His remarks highlighted the clear difference between competitive spirit and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Bumrah responds with the ball to Konstas
Bumrah, known for his typically calm demeanor, showed another side during this exchange. After a tense moment in which Konstas tried to provoke him Usman Khawaja was on the bat, Bumrah responded by dismissing Khawaja on the last ball of the day. His celebration was laced with emotion as he confronted Konstas directly after winning the wicket, signaling he would not be intimidated by the Australian’s antics. This incident not only intensified their rivalry but also garnered support from his teammates, incl Virat Kohli and Prasidh Krishnawho joined in celebrating Bumrah’s success.
Concerns about Bumrah’s injuries and team dynamics
Amidst this drama, Bumrah has also faced injury problems that could affect India’s performance in the next innings. After being taken off the field for medical attention due to a back problem, his return was crucial to India’s hopes of leveling the series. Rohit’s leadership during this time is crucial; he emphasized that while aggression can be a part of cricket, it must not overshadow the primary goal: winning matches.
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