Video: Bumrah Makes Khawaja Pay For Konstas' Mistake As Tempers Flare

Australia's young opening batter Sam Konstas has time and again shown his intent to not limit his talking to his bat. In the last over before stumps on Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India on Friday, Konstas unnecessarily riled up Jasprit Bumrah over a matter that didn't even involve him. Right after the incident, Bumrah removed Konstas' opening partner Usman Khawaja at the striker's end, prompting an act of aggression from the Indian pacer, prompting Virat Kohli to join in as well. 

It all happened on the penultimate delivery of the day when Khawaja took a little time to get ready at the striker's end, resulting in Bumrah's rhythm getting disturbed. However, the non-striker Konstas involved himself in the incident by uttering a few words to Bumrah, riling up the pacer.

Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG!

How's that for a finish to Day One #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2025

On the next delivery, Bumrah got Khawaja caught in slips, thanks to KL Rahul's brilliant effort.

After taking the wicket, Bumrah charged at Konstas at the non-striker's end as a part of his celebratory act. Kohli, who is known to wear his heart on his sleeve, also came running from the slip cordon and seemingly charged at Konstas.

Bumrah vs Konstas. CINEMA #AUSvIND | #INDvsAUSTest pic.twitter.com/B0Rhsg1hMC

— (@SaffronTwitz) January 3, 2025

Earlier, India disappointed with the bat yet again, putting a total of 185 runs on the board, that too after stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah contributed 22 runs with the bat. Rishabh Pant was the top-scoring batter for India on the opening day, scoring 40 runs before giving-in to his attacking instincts yet again. Kohli, on the other hand, disappointed again by scoring just 17 runs before getting dismissed to the outside off delivery again.

India had benched Rohit Sharma in the match over poor form but his replacement Shubman Gill failed to make his start count as well, scoring just 20 runs before getting dismissed by spinner Nathan Lyon.

Bumrah's solitary wicket before stumps on Day 1 set the desired platform for India ahead of Day 2. India would hope for a few quick wickets early on Day 2.

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Why New Orleans Residents Are Trading Guns for PlayStations

A day before the deadly pickup truck attack, residents of New Orleans participated in a city-supported gun buyback initiative meant to improve public safety amid Louisiana's loosened gun ownership laws. The event, organized by a local nonprofit, saw dozens of individuals exchanging guns for gaming devices, with no questions asked as long the firearms were functional.

Over the course of two hours on Tuesday, city police officers received and dismantled 32 revolvers, shotguns and semi-automatics, all traded in exchange for gaming consoles, such as the PlayStation 5, according to a report by the Associated Press.

Among the participants was Leticia Clanton, 50, who chose to swap her weapon for a PlayStation 5 worth about $500. While Ms Clanton had a permit to carry a concealed handgun she had owned for the past decade, she also has eight young grandchildren running around her home.

"With all the grandkids and all the violence that they got going on, it's time to get it up off the street," Clanton said.

As for the PlayStation? "It's going to be for all of them to share when they come to the house," she said.

'Games For Guns'

Over the last six months, the city has reportedly collected 94 guns through three such buyback programmes. A local nonprofit called Unchained Realities is organizing these exchanges as part of its Nola Grown gaming program that engages young people in the city with gaming.

According to the AP report, the nonprofit has set up two centres for youth to build skills and open up pathways to the gaming world  -- whether as a competitive player or through game development, graphic design and coding. A third centre is reportedly in the works.

"If my inbox is filled up with people who say they want to do this, I just felt a necessity to go out and try to raise some more money," said JD Carrere, co-director of the gaming program.

Louisiana Gun Ownership Laws

The Buybacks came in response to Louisiana's more relaxed gun ownership restrictions and harsher sentencing for violent crimes.

New Orleans has historically had one of America's highest homicide rates. However, murders and non-fatal shootings have decreased significantly in the past two years, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Over the years, Louisiana has toughened its laws for violent crimes. Shortly after taking office in 2024, Republican Governor Jeff Landry pushed a tough-on-crime agenda and brought laws to curb crime in the Grand Old Party (GOP) dominated state.

Among the laws passed is one mandating 17-year-olds be charged as adults. Another law requires anyone convicted of a crime to serve 85 per cent of their sentence before they can be released.

But it also eased the gun ownership restrictions. As per a law which went into effect in August, most people 18 years or older can carry a concealed weapon without a government permit.

Truck Attack In New Orleans

At least fifteen people were killed and dozens of others were injured after US Army veteran Jabbar swerved around makeshift barriers and barreled into revellers in New Orleans' crowded French Quarter on New Year's Day. Police officials said 42-year-old Jabbar may have had the help of others to carry out the attack, as three improvised pipe bombs were found nearby in the tourist-drawing French Quarter, including one in Jabbar's truck.

The attack took place around 3:15 am near the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets, a historic tourist destination known for its music and bars where crowds were celebrating the New Year. The suspect drove a white Ford F-150 electric pickup into a group of pedestrians, then exited and was killed in a shootout with police -- two of whom were wounded.

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Diljit Dosanjh Faces Legal Action Over Alcohol Songs After Ludhiana Concert

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's highly anticipated New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana was marred by legal controversy following a complaint filed by Punditrao Dharenavar, an assistant professor from Chandigarh.

The complaint prompted the Deputy Director of the Women and Child Department, Government of Punjab, to issue a formal notice to Ludhiana's District Commissioner, urging them to prevent the singer from performing certain songs during his live show on December 31, 2024.

The notice, which was addressed to the local authorities in Ludhiana, specifically calls for a ban on songs that have been accused of promoting alcohol, such as 'Patiala Pegg', '5 Tara Theke', and 'Case (Jeeb Vicho Feem Labbiya)', even if modified with altered lyrics.

The complaint references prior warnings issued to Diljit Dosanjh by various commissions, where he was advised against performing these controversial tracks.

Despite these advisories, the singer has allegedly continued to perform them with slight alterations to the lyrics.

Panditrao Dharenavar, who filed the complaint, expressed strong concerns over the impact of such songs, particularly on young audiences, especially when underage children are in the audience.

Further complicating the situation, Dharenavar cited a ruling from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which in 2019 directed the police to ensure that no songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence are played at public events, including live concerts.

According to the court's decision, songs that glorify substances like alcohol or drugs have a detrimental impact on impressionable children.

Panditrao has also made it clear that he is prepared to escalate the matter to the Punjab and Haryana High Court if the concert proceeds with these tracks.

He further criticized Dosanjh for performing such songs while wearing a pagadi, a traditional headgear that he believes should not be associated with promoting negative values.

The Ludhiana concert, which was added as a last-minute stop on Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati India Tour, marked the grand finale of his three-month nationwide performance schedule.

Initially, the tour was set to conclude in Guwahati, but the Ludhiana show was announced on December 23 and sold out within minutes of ticket sales opening.

In the days leading up to the Ludhiana performance, Diljit Dosanjh had already faced scrutiny in other cities for similar reasons.

During his concert in Hyderabad in November, he received a legal notice from the Telangana government, which cited a complaint about his performance of alcohol and violence-promoting songs.

Additionally, during his Indore show, the singer addressed the issue of black market ticket sales, defending himself against accusations that his tickets were being resold for inflated prices.

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's song lyrics isn't new. Earlier in the year, the singer made headlines for his comments on alcohol in his music.

During a performance in Ahmedabad, he promised that he would cease making songs about alcohol if the Indian government enacted a nationwide ban on liquor. "If all the states declare themselves as dry states, I promise I won't sing about alcohol ever again," Dosanjh stated.

Despite these ongoing legal challenges, Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati tour has been a major success, with tickets selling out quickly at every stop.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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