McDonald, Australia's coach, had voiced concerns over the on-field spat between Konstas and India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, after the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the final ball of Day 1.

Gambhir then added that the youngster had no right to be speaking to Bumrah when the Indian was bowling to Khawaja. It was that added altercation that caused the Indians to celebrate vociferously when the Aussie left-hand batsman lost his wicket.

Konstas was seen talking animatedly with Bumrah after the pace spearhead, who was leading the side after the off-colour Rohit Sharma stepped aside, dismissed Usman Khawaja on day one of the game.

Sam Konstas was seen talking animatedly with Jasprit Bumrah when India pacer was not pleased with Usman Khawaja in the Sydney Test.

Absolute cinema' falls short to describe the last 15 minutes of a feud between bowler and non-striker. Bumrah-Konstas was Imax dome screen or to use a simple Sydney reference, The Opera.

Gautam Gambhir rebuked Sam Konstas for his interaction with Jasprit Bumrah and denied intimidation claims from Australia. He defended Virat Kohli's conduct, asserting that confrontations are part of the sport and should not be exaggerated.