Australian opener Sam Konstas had a memorable debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, marked by an impressive 60 off 65 balls and an on-field altercation with Virat Kohli. Despite the emotional exchange, Konstas later revealed that Kohli is his favorite player.
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