Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne Over Boxing Day Test Incident, Has Clear Message For Umpires
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Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), Steve Smith (68) scored half-centuries but Jasprit Bumrah yet again turned out to be India's saviour with a three-wicket haul
The first day of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne on Thursday saw the hosts' batters dominating the show before the Indian bowlers struck back. Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), Steve Smith (68) scored half-centuries but Jasprit Bumrah yet again turned out to be India's saviour with a three-wicket haul. Debutant Konstas was particularly impressive as he showed zero nerves and tackled the Indian bowling attack with ease. #RohitSharma gets disappointed, warns #Labuschagne for running on the pitch during the #BoxingDayTest #AUSvINDOnStar 4th Test, Day 1 LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/iNGMjtGXXQ
However, one incident that particularly irritated Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan, part of the official broadcasters' commentary panel, was that the Australian batters were running on the pitch while taking a run. They came down heavily on the umpires, Konstas and Labuschagne.
This is how the interaction went after India captain Rohit Sharma was seen warning Marnus Labuschagne.
Irfan Pathan: "Rohit Sharma is telling Marnus Labuschagne, when you are running on the pitch, you are doing it in the middle of the strip."
