India's Virat Kohli showed his animated side on the first day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, instructing Mohammad Siraj and making a shoulder bump with debutant Sam Konstas. Skipper Rohit Sharma also gave crucial guidance to spinner Ravindra Jadeja. Australia's strong start, led by Konstas' 60, put them at 112 for 1 at lunch.
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