Konstas, 19, had a record-breaking debut, becoming the youngest Australian opener to score a Test fifty,and the second-youngest Australian to get a fifty from any position. His 60 off 65 gave Australia a brisk start.

Having raced to 27 off 38 at the end of the 10th over, Konstas was exchanging ends when Virat Kohli, former India captain, passed by. The two shoulder-barged each other, exchanging looks, with commentator Kerry O’Keefe suggesting “Kohli shifted ground to make contact".

There was considerable backlash against Kohli, with many including Ponting, claiming that Kohli instigated it. “Virat walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever. I have no doubt that the umpires and the referee will have a good look at that. Fielders should be nowhere near the batsman at that stage. Every fielder on the ground knows where the batsmen will congregate and get together,” Ponting said.

Konstas reacts to Kohli shoulder-barge

Speaking to 7Cricket's Trent Copeland on the sidelines, Konstas admitted his debut was a "bit of a blur, but a dream come true".

He also reacted to the Kohli incident: "I think the emotions got to both of us... I didn't quite realise, I was doing my gloves, and then a little shoulder charge. But, it happens, it's cricket".

Konstas looked unperturbed by the incident, going on to score a fifty, taking 14 runs across five Jasprit Bumrah deliveries.

Past interviews of the 19-year-old have showcased his admiration for Kohli, having called him his favourite Indian cricketer, and saying "what he does is truly remarkable".

It remains to be seen if Kohli will get in trouble for the mid-pitch altercation: here's what the regulations say.

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