Sam Konstas's debut innings in the Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG drew comparisons to Andrew Symonds's iconic performance in 2006. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden lauded 19-year-old Konstas,

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden marked the 18th anniversary of Andrew Symonds’ maiden Test century with a heartfelt post, drawing parallels to debutant Sam Konstas’ fearless innings

Matthew Hayden fondly remembered Andrew Symonds's maiden Test century in 2006, comparing the late cricketer's fearless knock to debutant Sam Konstas's blazing 60-run innings, which set the tone for Australia's dominant position against India in the Melbourne Test.

Australia's rivalry with India intensified when Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas during the fourth test at Melbourne. The incident sparked a heated exchange until Usman Khawaja intervened.