Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old debutant, downplayed any deliberate alteraction, calling Virat Kohli to have hit him "accidentally." A Kohli-fan by nature, Konstas had a fiery chat when the India batting star bumped on him. It happened in between the 10th and 11th over when Konstas and Usman Khawaja were changing ends, and Virat Kohli, who seemed to walk to his fielders, bumped on each other. Both stopped and had a heated chat until Khawaja and the umpires came and stopped them. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who was in the Fox Cricket commentary panel, vehemently criticised Kohli's attitude, calling it a deliberate move to distract Konstas. However, after the day's play, in the press conference, Konstas waved away such claims, saying none of the two were aware of the class. It was the heat of the moment that broke him into a verbal spat. In the press conference, he said, "I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket, just the tension. For me, I was just trying to get into the contest. I was just trying to bring the best version of myself against whoever I was facing. It got heated at times, that's good for me. I feel it brings the best out of me. Hopefully, it carries on in the next innings." Konstas scored 34 runs off Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell, the most ever against him in Tests. Struggling initially, Konstas adjusted by premeditating ramp shots to disrupt Bumrah’s rhythm. Calling it a “great contest,” Konstas added, “I was getting used to the wicket and his action.” Read also: Watch: Rohit Sharma Guides 'Jaisu' in His Tapori Hindi Virat Kohli punished with 20% match fine Sam Konstas playing his first ever international cricket has been a total explosive one, tossing Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. He scored 60 runs off 65 balls, hitting 6 boundaries and 2 boundaries. Apart from that, Konstas was in full form, gesturing the crowd to cheer more. Mohammad Siraj once shared a death-stare having Kohli, constantly sledging him from the slip cordon. Following that, in the break, the physical altercation happened that stirred controversies, with critics asking the ICC to intervene. However, it was speculated that Virat Kohli may suffer a suspension, due to which he might have missed the final Test at Sydney. Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee and given a demerit point for violating ICC’s Code of Conduct, Article 2.12, which states: "Any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Players breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly, or negligently walk, run, or shoulder another player or umpire. Factors considered include intent, force, resulting injury, and the person involved in the contact."