Konstas, who took on Bumrah's pace attack aggressively, struck the Indian pacer for two sixes in the opening hours of the match, despite struggling initially. Bumrah, speaking to the host broadcaster on Day 3, shared his experience facing the debutant, acknowledging that his style was not unfamiliar to him due to his extensive T20 career.

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah breaks his silence on Sam Konstas after their incredible battle on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match. Unorthodox Konstas hit Bumrah for 2 sixes. This was the first time in 3 years that Bumrah was hit for a six in Test cricket.

"I reckon maybe 20-30 years ago, people were probably saying defend a lot, just about all day but I think for new generation, there are new shots," Konstas said after a 65-ball 60, that included a couple of audacious sixes in the peerless Jasprit Bumrah's first spell.