Australia's debutant Sam Konstas stole the spotlight in Melbourne with a fearless 60 against India, earning praise from Steve Smith while handling a heated altercation with Virat Kohli maturely, as the hosts posted a commanding 474-run total.

After being presented with the Test cap by former skipper Mark Taylor, with his brothers and parents in attendance, Konstas literally sprinted out in the middle, eager to get on with the game. He requested senior partner Usman Khawaja to allow him first strike against Bumrah.

Sam Konstas takes it right to Jasprit Bumrah, ramping him for three boundaries in a single over and attempting two more.

Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old debutant, impressed with a 60-run knock against India in the fourth Test at the MCG. His unique self-talk and aggressive batting style rattled the Indian bowlers. A controversial shoulder bump with Virat Kohli added drama,

Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas impressed one and all with his batting performance in the Boxing Day game against India.

Sam Konstas' elder brother was left dumbfounded as the 19-year-old displayed exquisite ramp shots on his Australia debut against the likes of Jasprit Bumrah.

He was in the scheme of things but Australia initially tried Nathan McSweeney in the playing XI, before shifting to Konstas, who looked highly impressive at the top of the order in