A heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas during the first day of the fifth Test at the SCG draws criticism from India captain Rohit Sharma and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. The altercation began when Usman Khawaja delayed Bumrah's delivery. Bumrah eventually dismissed Khawaja, staring down Konstas.
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