Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on the opening morning of the fourth test.

Australia’s teenage opener Sam Konstas smashed a rapid half-century on debut and was involved in an altercation with Virat Kohli on a dramatic first day of his Test career.

Virat Kohli was punished by the ICC following the shoulder-bump incident with Sam Konstas during the opening day of the MCG Test.

Australia debutant Sam Konstas said that Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into him during Day 1 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne.

On Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground witnessed a fiery moment early on Thursday when India’s senior batter Virat Kohli and Australia’s 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas were involved in a mid-pitch altercation.

Speaking to the host broadcaster, Konstas was asked what happened in the middle between him and Kohli. The youngster played a mature stroke, stating "Whatever happens on the field

During the morning session's drinks break, Konstas discussed the incident and stated that while he would prefer to keep it on the field, he would not mind putting up a fierce fight against the Indian team.