Konstas, who took on Bumrah's pace attack aggressively, struck the Indian pacer for two sixes in the opening hours of the match, despite struggling initially. Bumrah, speaking to the host broadcaster on Day 3, shared his experience facing the debutant, acknowledging that his style was not unfamiliar to him due to his extensive T20 career.

Australian opener Sam Konstas made a stellar Test debut against India at Melbourne, scoring a quickfire fifty at 19 years old. He impressively took on Jasprit Bumrah with bold ramp shots, scoring boundaries and a six.

Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah has mocked Sam Konstas with a bashful celebration after dismissing the Australian teenager on Sunday. Konstas domimated Bumrah in his impressive first innings on Boxing Day but was unable to repeat the heroics in his second crack at India.