In the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Virat Kohli's shoulder bump with Australian debutant Sam Konstas caused tension. Konstas impressed with a ramp shot for six against Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli's reaction was seen as him sticking up for his team. Australia won the match, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
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