Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli verbal fight (Source: AFP)Aggression and fights are part and parcel of the game, and cricket has also witnessed several such moments over the years. One such incident, still fresh in the minds of fans, involves Australian star player Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli.However, the Australian opener has finally spoken about the incident and addressed the much-discussed confrontation with Virat Kohli during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.What Happened Between Virat Kohli And Sam Konstas?The incident took place during Sam Konstas' Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2024. The then-19-year-old had already made headlines with an attacking innings against India's bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah; however, the shoulder-to-shoulder clash with Virat Kohli then became the biggest highlight of the match.The incident happened at the end of the 10th over during the opening session of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.Sam Konstas walked down the pitch to speak to Usman Khawaja. He then crossed paths with Virat Kohli, and the two players made shoulder contact and immediately turned towards each other. Konstas and Kohli then had a visible confrontation and verbal exchange.Also Read: Cricketers Who Have Been Punished For On-Field FightsAfter the incident, the ICC punished Kohli under Level 1 of its Code of Conduct for inappropriate physical contact. The match referee also fined Kohli 20% of his match fees and handed him one demerit point.Sam Konstas Reacts To Nasty Fight With Virat KohliRecently speaking to The Times of India (TOI), Konstas said he holds no grudge towards Kohli.The Australian opener recalled the moment in a relaxed manner. He said that Kohli ‘just shouldered’ him and that the two players simply moved on. He also revealed that Kohli wished him well after the match. “He just shouldered me and then we moved on. It’s all part of the game. After the match, he wished me all the best for the future." who is now part of the Australia ‘A’ team, told TOI. “I am in very good form, pretty much smashing them,” was Konstas’ cryptic reply.Why Is The AUS-A vs IND-A Series Important For Sam Konstas' Australia Comeback?Sam Konstas is currently playing in the Australia A Tour of India 2026, and this series comes at a crucial stage in his career. It is important to note that Australia A are playing two four-day matches against India A in Puducherry.Sam Konstas is part of the Australia A squad, and strong performances in the multi-day games can strengthen his case for selection for Australia’s five-Test tour of India next year.However, his first outing in the current series did not produce the big score he would have wanted. The Australian opener made just 25 runs off 76 balls at a strike rate of 32.89 and an average of 25.00.It is also worth noting that Sam Konstas last played in a Test match for Australia during the Australia tour of the West Indies in 2025. In that series, he managed just 50 runs in 6 innings at an average of 8.33 and a strike rate of 33.11.He also played for Australia XI against Bangladesh in the warm-up Test, managed just 1 run, and has not been part of the Australian Test team.Also Read: Arab Gul's Record-Breaking Spell Makes Japan Surrender To Afghanistan After Stunning India
