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From Shoulder Bump to Fanboy Chat: Konstas Meets His Idol

19-year-old Sam Konstas had a dream debut, facing his idol Virat Kohli in the Boxing Day Test. Despite an on-field shoulder bump incident, Konstas later shared a heartwarming moment with Kohli, expressing his admiration and calling him a "legend of the game."

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Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old Australian cricketer, had a memorable interaction with his idol, Virat Kohli, during the Boxing Day Test. Despite a shoulder bump incident with Kohli on the field, Konstas later approached him and expressed his admiration.

He described the experience of playing against Kohli as surreal, noting Kohli's presence and the Indian crowd chanting his name. Kohli was reportedly down-to-earth and wished Konstas well for his upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Konstas emphasized his family's love for Kohli and how he has idolized the Indian cricketer from a young age.

In his debut Test series, Konstas scored 113 runs in four innings at an average of 28.25 and a strike rate exceeding 81.

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