Sam Konstas can shake off Gautam Gambhir sledge. He will get smarter too [Video]

“I think people mistake a bit of confidence with bullying or abuse,” he said.

“You’re allowed to walk around with your shoulders puffed back and play a few shots. I don’t think that’s illegal. But some people really take offence to that and want to put him back in his place. We say the same to all our players: just bring yourself every day.

“Be yourself, go about it how you think represents yourself and how you want to play. I think he’s been really good this series. He’s stood up for himself as he’s needed to.”

Taking Gambhir’s comments on Konstas’ conduct with a grain of salt, the former opener’s other suggestion – “that you can’t just go out there and keep smashing it from ball one. You’ve got to respect red-ball cricket” – is the advice more …