Australia's 19-year-old batting prodigy Sam Konstas has addressed the now-famous shoulder scuffle with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying he carries no regrets about the incident.

The debutant, who was a standout performer for Australia in the series, admitted in an interview with 7NEWS that he sometimes replays the moment, which has become one of the series' defining highlights.

The confrontation occurred during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where in a tense exchange. The clash drew sharp criticism from the Australian media, Despite the backlash, Konstas himself remained unfazed, describing the incident as a memorable moment from his debut series.

"No, I have no regrets. I like to live by that and it was so special. I've watched it so many times, I'm not going to lie," Konstas said.

Konstas made headlines not only for his bold batting style but also for his spirited on-field antics. He was involved in confrontations with multiple Indian stars, including Kohli and . While such behaviour might be unusual for a debutant, Konstas' confidence and aggression drew comparisons to Kohli himself, who has often thrived in high-pressure situations fuelled by confrontations.

Kohli, a player who has never shied away from verbal duels or on-field battles, . His first two tours of Australia were a testament to this. Infamously ridiculed as a "spoilt brat" by Australian players and subjected to relentless sledging during the 2014 series, Kohli responded with four centuries, underlining his combative spirit.

Interestingly, Konstas has previously spoken about his admiration for Kohli, further highlighting the similarities in their competitive nature. Many have drawn parallels between Konstas' attitude and the Indian batting legend, suggesting that the young Australian could emulate Kohli's ability to channel aggression into success.

As Konstas continues to grow in his career, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be remembered as the stage where he announced himself to the cricketing world, not just with his bat but also with his unapologetic attitude.