5th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy January 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[Duckimus Prime]

The chucker rattled by a 19 year old

So rattled he grabbed a wicket with the next ball.

 

[reubski23]

Uzzie shouldn't be opening come Ashes time. He's been a stalwart (not a star, but a good servant), but he's a walking wicket nowadays.

I think he has been huge for us the last 3 years - give him the SL Series plus WTC assuming we make it and call it a career. It’s been a tough summer for him - the end comes very quickly

 

[Kuuz]

Bumrah? That was absolute smart ass behaviour from us and we paid a hefty price

The only thing to blame, is Uzzie playing a full delivery off the back foot with no footwork at all.

Was a good delivery, but Uzzie is showing his run of form is drying up very quickly.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Time wasting is what every nation does. Why are we the bad guy for doing it?? Uzzid just nicked a good one and Bumrah couldn’t hack that Konstas stood up for his batting partner.

The whole series is getting to the point that India will have a tantrum and go home early.

 

[Cataholic]

No he's not. Australians wouldve reacted exactly the same. Hate to say it but thats the definition of karma.

Bumrah asked 'why?'

Konstas said 'he's not ready'

Bumrah then left his mark and went at Konstas. That's where it started.

He should've just bowled.

 

[skipper kelly]

Konstas needs a good smack on the mouth.

More calls for violence. Well done.

 

[Portmagpies36]

Probably to do with a non-striker walking towards him to get involved with an exchange between the bowler and the striker.

That’s my gut feel…..

What sticking up for a teammate? Their behaviour is ****ing disgraceful and you must be a complete ****wit for condoning it.

 

[fs88]

f***ing usi stupid spineless cuck. when a 19 year old puts up a better fight that you, you know it's time to go.

 

[cats_09]

Probably to do with a non-striker walking towards him to get involved with an exchange between the bowler and the striker.

That’s my gut feel…..

Considering that the fielding team has to be careful in terms of sending-off the out batsmen, not sure trying to give the send-off to the non-striker is within the spirit of the game

 

[eddiesmith]

That was absolute quality from the best bowler in the world.

As soon as he realised Khawaja and Konstas blatant cheating had got them the desired result, he slowed down and set Khawaja up beautifully, textbook fast bowling.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Wish Sam would cool it a touch. !!


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Better to let his bat do the talking.

 

[HK_Hawk]

Bumrah? That was absolute smart ass behaviour from us and we paid a hefty price

How TF did you get to that conclusion? Bumrah was starting his run off when Usman was not even at the crease. Bumrah kept trying to run in, and Konstas just gently waved him back and said he (Usman) wasn’t ready yet. Bumrah went off his nut after that while Konstas held his ground. Konstas does not have to bow down to anybody, regardless of talent or reputation. The kid did exceptionally well… Usman… not so well.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Umpires and the rules at fault again, the Aussies milked the clock, then when ready to play tried to do it again. Umpires should have the power to add an over because of extra time wasting. Was pathetic from an experienced player like Ussie

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

If Konstas played for the opposition, we would all be laying into him, let's be honest.

There seem to be a few of our own supporters laying into him on here. Which I don't understand.

I love what he's bringing to this test match.

 

[PhatBoy]

Anybody tell Jasprit that it wasn't Konstas he just dismissed?

The fact he turned straight to the off-strike batsman means the 19 year old is living rent free in their heads.

Doesn't matter if you agree or disagree with the way he goes about it. Those are the facts.

If that’s the case, Kohli, Warner, Faf, Broad, etc etc etc - basically any ‘villain’ you can name from the last 20 years and before that as well - has lived ‘rent free’ in the head of their arch rivals whether they’re winning/performing or not.

He got involved in a minor dispute between the batsman and the bowler that didn’t have anything to do with him - maybe just to try and chew up time but either way it had nothing to do with him - and got told by Bumrah to basically f**k off and stay out of it based on what the footage showed. Two balls later the world’s premier fast bowler takes a wicket. Of course he’s going to turn and give it to someone he perceives as a lippy little smart arse.

Do you think Shane Warne wouldn’t have done the same?

 

[JimmyBC]

Never seen a bunch of flogs like the Indian cricket team get so rattled up by an 19 year old kid

To be fair he's triggering our own on here lol

 

[Moonwatcher]

It's up with the 2005 Ashes now this series.

2005 was a giant killing. Neither team is a giant.

 

[boncer34]

If anyone is getting fined its Konstas - he instigated it

Um.

What?

Did he force Bumrah to throw his arms out like a child waiting for Ussie to face up?

 

[jannissary]

usman's washed, hate to say

 

[dumb]

Khawaja hands back the initiative, again

 

[ams4crows]

I would’ve rather had Bumrah rushing his last two balls and face another Siraj over than have that time wasting by Konstas and give Bumrah the opportunity to just focus on his last few deliveries

Dumb cricket that rightfully backfired on us

Not Konstas fault that his senior partner could not survive two bloody balls he was doing the right thing making sure there wasn't another over. If he had of survived we would have been in their heads all night but now they think they are on top all because Khawaja has zero footwork

 

[Shaunbkk]

come ON people we love Uzzie but he should stick to KFC ads They were full on to protect people from COvid eh! Greedy scam scam mainstream media

 

[Gavin Excell]

Superb days cricket again

This series is rivalling now the famous West Indies tour of 92/93

 

[Jim Prideaux]

This is why I always expect the Spanish Inquisition.

You are the exception to the rule there

 

[Bulldogs85]

To be fair he's triggering our own on here lol

Well that’s the internet for you lol