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Watson Praises Konstas’ Test Debut And Backs Kohli For Champions Trophy Revival

By IANS News January 02, 2025 • 16:12 PM View: 818

ICC Champions Trophy Tour: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has heaped praise on Sam Konstas for his electrifying debut in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series while also voicing his support for Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Konstas, the 19-year-old, took the cricketing world by storm with his audacious display in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Konstas smashed a quickfire 60 off 65 balls on the opening day, showcasing unconventional shots like scoops against India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

However, his fiery demeanour wasn’t restricted to the bat as he clashed with Kohli during a heated exchange, that attracted a fine for the latter for

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