Sam Konstas impressed with a fifty on his Test debut against India in the Boxing Day Test, confidently tackling Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah reflects on the challenges of bowling in Australia while recognizing Konstas and Steve Smith as formidable opponents. The match remains pivotal with the series tied at 1-1.
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