An opportunistic fan ruined Australia’s Test opener Sam Konstas’ chances with him in spectacular fashion.
According to a video uploaded to Instagram by the Sydney Thunder, when Konstas arrived at training on Wednesday morning, a man appeared to go to extreme lengths to grab him before he could get through the gates.
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The man, who may have wanted to take a picture, get an autograph or even chat with Constas, is seen shouting out the window of the teenager’s white 4×4 before quickly backing into the disabled parking lot and sprinting away from the car. .
As he runs toward Konstas (who is out of the gunfire by then), the man will soon realize he has a bigger problem on his hands than parking inspectors who can signal him to park in a disabled spot. . It was moving forward in the park.
The man realized he had missed his chance to catch Konstas and saw his car heading towards a Mitsubishi Lancer parked directly across from him.
About 10 meters away from the car, the man lunged towards his vehicle and almost planted his face, but it was too late and as he reached the gate, his car rolled into the Lancer.
And social media was quick to react to the video, with many feeling he deserved to park in a disabled parking space.
“That’s gold footage!” Former Australian netballer Bianca Chatfield said:
‘This is what happens when you try to park in a disabled spot,’ said another.
“Ultimate karma,” a third person wrote.
But in the man’s defense, he’s not the only one hoping to get a piece of the sport’s newest star.
Konstas created quite a stir ever since he reverse-rammed India’s Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s best bowler, on his Test debut at the MCG.
The method has been consistently questioned as a tactic by the likes of former Australia captain Mark Taylor and Ricky Ponting, but the teenager has decided to do what works best for him, whether for Sydney Thunder or the upcoming Australia. He said he would continue. Travel to Sri Lanka.
“I think I will continue to support myself. Obviously I will adapt in different ways,” Konstas said. We know that the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka will present a different challenge to those who experienced it against India at home.
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“Obviously it’s going to be completely different depending on the crowd.
“It was my first time playing to a big crowd and I was probably a little emotional thinking about it. But obviously Sri Lanka will find it difficult to win in home conditions. I’m looking forward to it.”
“It is definitely a great honor to represent my country and travel to Sri Lanka. They have welcomed me with open arms and I am eager to learn and get better.
“Obviously we have a strong team. “If I get the chance, I hope I grab it with both hands.”
– NCA Newswire
