Father of Virat Kohli: Sam Konstas' Wikipedia page gets doctored after attacking knock against India

Australia's teen prodigy Sam Konstas made headlines on the first day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at Melbourne with an explosive half-century on debut. The 19-year-old's fearless approach and audacious attitude left fans in awe and sparked an unusual flurry of activity on his Wikipedia page.

Opening the innings, Konstas launched a stunning attack on India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He smashed boundaries with a mix of unorthodox scoops and classic pulls.

Konstas Wikipedia page turns colourful

As Konstas displayed his talent on the field, his exploits triggered a frenzy off it — on his Wikipedia page. Fans, impressed by his aggressive batting and fiery exchanges, repeatedly altered his profile during his knock, creatingsocial media buzz.



One notable edit declared Konstas as the "Father of Jasprit Bumrah" following his domination of the Indian spearhead. Later, after his shoulder bump with Kohli and his impactful innings, the page was doctored again to state "Father of Virat Kohli."



Wikipedia editors were quick to remove the offensive edits, but screenshots of the pages had already gone viral, sparking a mix of outrage and humour on social media platforms.

Though his innings ended when he was trapped lbw by Ravindra Jadeja shortly after the second drinks break, Konstas had already cemented his place in the hearts of Australian fans and etched his name in cricketing folklore.

With his attacking approach and composure in the face of India's relentless bowling, Konstas not only set the stage for a thrilling Test match but also became a viral sensation.

The young batter's aggressive 60 off 65 balls set the tone for Australia's dominant start, taking them to 112 for one at lunch. He registered the third-fastest fifty (off 52 balls) for an Australian on Test debut.


The fiery session was filled with drama. A tense moment unfolded when Konstas shrugged off a shoulder bump from an irate Virat Kohli, followed by a heated exchange with pacer Mohammed Siraj. However, the young opener remained unfazed, endearing himself to the MCG crowd with his audacity.