The warmth of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 he was palpable on the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as a young Indian starter Yashasvi Jaiswal engaged in a brisk exchange of words with Australia Konstas himself during the second day of the fifth test.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fiery sled incident with Sam Konstas
The incident unfolded when Konstas, who had been a thorn in India’s side with his aggressive batting and chirping in the field, found himself at the end of Jaiswal’s sledging. As Konstas struggled to find the boundary, Jaiswal was heard taunting him, saying: “Kya ho gaya, ab shots nahi dikh rahe kya? Oye Konstas, shot nahi lag rahe kya abhi?” which translates to, “What happened, aren’t you playing anything now? Hey, Konstas, can’t you guess anymore?” The moment was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media platforms, highlighting the competitive spirit and traditional culture of sledging in cricket between India and Australia.
Here is the video:
🗣 “Shoot nahih__ laggg rahe kyaaa abbahish?” 😂
What goes around, comes around! #Jaiswal giving #SamKonstas a taste of your own medicine, desi style! 🤣#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 5th test, 2nd day | LIVE NOW! | #Toughest rivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/o7XAV0M5HU
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2025
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Mental War: Konstas’ Antics and Jaiswal’s Resilience
This verbal duel happened at a time when both players were trying to assert their dominance in the match. Konstas has already made headlines for his fearless approach, both with the bat and his antics on the field, often getting under the skin of the Indian players. Jaiswal, on the other hand, has been consistent for India in this series, showing resilience and adaptability in his batting. The sledging was not just a joke, but a reflection of the mental struggle that is often part of cricket, especially in high-stakes series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Impact on the game
While sledging is part of the theater of cricket, this incident seems to have reverberated on the field. Konstas was fired soon after, having been caught in a ravine by Jaiswal himself, which added a layer of irony to this episode. Jaiswal’s words seem to have had the desired effect, perhaps unnerving Konstas or at least serving as a morale booster for Jaiswal and his team.
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