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Virat Kohli fined 20% match fee on Boxing Day match fee and one demerit point on breaching ICC’s Code of Conduct

Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday. The former Indian captain had cut across the pitch and brushed his shoulder against Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the morning. The youngster reacted and Usman Khawaja stepped in as the mediator. According to an ICC press-release, “Kohli was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to inappropriate physical contact with a player.” The statement also added: “One demerit point has been added to Kohli’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.” After ‘on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Michael Gough, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Shawn Craig levelled the charge,’ the ICC further elaborated: “Kohli admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft, the match referee.”

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BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal

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BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal

Hindustan Times

Sydney, : Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal. BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal The moment, coupled with Steven Smith's dramatic dismissal on the brink …

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Virat Kohli taunts Aussie crowd with cold-blooded sandpaper gesture after Smith's dismissal, mockingly empties pockets

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli, known for his fiery on-field persona, has always had a charged relationship with the crowd. His exchanges with fans, especially in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have often sparked intense reactions, with the Australian fans often responding to Kohli's antics with boos at the stadium. On Sunday, as India sought to break Australia's chase of 162 in Sydney, Kohli responded …

3 days, 15 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen riling up the Australian crowd during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live Kohli’s celebration came right after the dismissal of Steve Smith, who had his involvement in the infamous sandpapergate scandal during the Cape Town Test against South …

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Andrew McDonald on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Konstas: Checked in with Sam to make sure he was okay

The Hindu

Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed concern for Sam Konstas after his latest confrontation with India, suggesting that the International Cricket Council has effectively allowed the visitor’s “intimidation” tactics against the young opener. No Code of Conduct charges are believed to have been filed by the ICC after India captain Jasprit Bumrah confronted Konstas at the non-striker’s end following Usman Khawaja’s …

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Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

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Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

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Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends

India Today

Senior India batter Virat Kohli once again got dismissed by edging the ball back to the slip cordon. Edged and caught behind the wicket, all of Virat Kohli's dismissals this series have had a common theme #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5mz5SGcAbh — 7Cricket December 30, 2024 On Saturday, Kohli got out to Scott Boland, who has explicitly talked about Australia's game plan to …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

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Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

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Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

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Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump were once again laid bare as he was dismissed the same way twice during the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Kohli scored a modest 17 in India's challenging first innings on day one, and could muster only six before edging to the slips again in the second. India's Virat Kohli looks …

5 days, 15 hours ago

Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17

India Today

Virat Kohli's woeful form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 continued after the batter once again edged the ball to the slip cordon on Friday, January 3. On other note, Virat Kohli's love-hate relationship with Australia continued after the batter was booed by the SCG crowd on Friday, January 3. Kohli had rammed into the young Australia batter at the MCG …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

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Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

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Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

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5 BGT 2024-25 controversies in pictures: From Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s snicko row

Live Mint

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has been no short of controversies with the Sam Konstas-Virat Kohli incident grabbing the headlines. Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Row India's Virat Kohli talks to Australia's Sam Konstas on the first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The former Indian captain deliberately shoulder-barged Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground …

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'Virat Kohli trying to be antagonistic': Finch's bizarre theory on IND star looking to ‘pick a fight’ to regain rhythm

Hindustan Times

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has made a bold claim that under-fire Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is trying to be antagonistic in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli gestures to the crowd on the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He's trying to be antagonistic, he's trying …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

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'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

1 week, 2 days ago

BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more

Live Mint

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 has already seen its fair share of controversies. Ind vs Aus 1st Test: KL Rahul's Dismissal KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the 1st Test against Australia sparked debate. Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Siraj vs Head During the Adelaide pink-ball Test, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head, who had scored a century, and gave him an aggressive …

1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

1 week, 3 days ago

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG

Hindustan Times

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, once again stole the spotlight during the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. On Day 4 of the match, despite not officially leading the team, Virat’s animated on-field presence—offering tactical advice, adjusting field placements, and engaging bowlers—ignited speculation about his potential return to captaincy. Fielding at second slip during Australia’s second innings, the …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli back as captain? Star batter at his animated best, sets fields at MCG

India Today

Virat Kohli was at his animated best on the morning of Day 4 during the Boxing Day Test against Australia. A live wire on the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he was constantly in captain Rohit Sharma's ear, bringing a palpable energy to the Indian side. In addition to his constant chatter aimed at the two Australian openers, Kohli …

1 week, 3 days ago

Australian tabloid stoops to new low with 'Virat Kohli I am your father' headline, called out by fans: 'Have some shame'

Hindustan Times

Two days have passed since the shoulder-barging incident involving Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Australian tabloid disrespects Virat Kohli after the Sam Konstas incident on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne On Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia, Kohli shoulder barged Sam Konstas after …

1 week, 4 days ago

Sam Konstas Mimics Virat Kohli’s Shoulder-Bump Gesture In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test | WATCH

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Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli have been the centre of attraction in the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Konstas grabbed attention for his bold fifty on his international debut against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, and Akash Deep, Virat Kohli found himself in the spotlight for a controversial incident in the …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli subjected to derogatory abuse by Australian crowd during IND vs AUS 4th Test at MCG; watch his response

Live Mint

Virat Kohli was subjected to derogatory abuse by the Australian crowd on Friday, Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following his shoulder-barge incident with Sam Konstas, the MCG crowd has targeted Virat Kohli every time he steps onto the field, whether during batting or fielding. In a video circulating on social media, Virat …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'

Hindustan Times

Kevin Pietersen, the former England captain, is loving the drama unfolding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by Kevin Pietersen Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS This incident led to Kohli being docked 20 per cent of his match fees. However, Pietersen loves whatever Kohli is doing on the field, saying the …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli confronts ‘boos’ as Australian crowd turns on Indian star batter

Live Mint

Amid the ongoing India vs Australia 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by a group of fans on Day 2 of the match as he was walking back to the dressing room after his dismissal. Former captain Virat Kohli is not only a star player for India …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36

Live Mint

Virat Kohli was greeted by jeers from the Australian crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia as the star batter entered the field alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after Tea. If his physical collision with Sam Konstas grabbed Day 1 headlines, a pitch invader putting his arms around Kohli's shoulders became the talking …

1 week, 5 days ago

Nathan Lyon takes a dig at Rohit Sharma’s decision to open, asks KL Rahul ‘What did you do wrong to bat one down?’

Live Mint

Nathan Lyon left no stone unturned as the Australian off-spinner sledged KL Rahul asking him what did he wrong to change his batting position in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. As Rahul came to the crease at No.3 following the dismissal of his captain, Lyon was heard asking the India batter, “What …

1 week, 5 days ago

Shastri calls Australian media 'desperate' for 'targeting' Virat Kohli: 'If it was 3-0, headlines would be different'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli faced the brunt of Australian media following the shoulder-bumping incident with 19-year-old Australian debutant, Sam Konstas, during the Boxing Day Test on Thursday. Ravi Shastri spoke in detail about the coverage surrounding Virat Kohli in Australian media The lead-up to the Melbourne Test saw Virat Kohli firmly in the spotlight, with much of the attention coming from the …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test

Hindustan Times

An unexpected disruption occurred on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a pitch invader sprinted onto the field and tried to hug Indian batting star Virat Kohli. A pitch invader is seen with India's Virat Kohli on the second day of the fourth cricket Test In a dramatic moment, the invader attempted to …

1 week, 5 days ago

Sam Konstas was gracious to brush it off: Cricket Australia CEO on Virat Kohli spat

India Today

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley praised teenage debutant Sam Konstas for showing maturity beyond his age and commended him for graciously downplaying his physical altercation with Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test. "Not a great look I mean you know physical contact on the cricket field is a complete no-no, so it wasn't great," Hockley told SEN …

1 week, 5 days ago

Angry Virat Kohli confronts booing MCG fans, calmed by security officer

India Today

India batter Virat Kohli nearly got into a confrontation with fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, December 27. The incident happened on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match when Virat Kohli was walking back to the pavilion after getting dismissed by Scott Boland. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 2 Highlights | Full Scorecard WATCH: VIRAT …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli depicted as clown in Australian newspaper, Ravi Shastri reacts

India Today

Former India captain Ravi Shastri said he was not surprised by the 'berserk' reaction of a section of the Australian media to Virat Kohli's on-field bust-up with 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. It also stated, "Indian sook slammed for pathetic bump in teen's dream Test debut," referring to Kohli's shoulder contact with the young …

1 week, 5 days ago

Mark Waugh questions ICC for being 'lenient' with Virat Kohli in Konstas incident

India Today

Former Australia batter Mark Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council, calling its 20 percent fine on Virat Kohli for shoulder barge against Sam Konstas on Day 1 too lenient. ICC match referee Andy Pycroft classified the incident as a Level 1 offence, resulting in a 20 percent fine on Kohli's match fee and the addition of a demerit point. …

1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: When Steve Smith feared a Virat Kohli masterclass at MCG

India Today

When Virat Kohli shouldered arms to the very third delivery he faced in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test, many of his fans were brimming with hope. A few minutes later, Kohli had a wry smile on his face after resisting the urge to drive at a sucker ball outside the off-stump from Australia captain Pat Cummins. Watch: …

1 week, 5 days ago

Respect beyond rivalry: Virat Kohli wins hearts with special Steve Smith gesture

India Today

After facing criticism for his on-field altercation with Sam Konstas, Virat Kohli once again showed his sportsmanship with a heartwarming gesture towards Steve Smith in the Boxing Day Test. The International Cricket Council fined Kohli 20% of his match fees and handed him one demerit point for shoulder-charging Australian youngster Sam Konstas during the opening day of the Test. Meanwhile, …

Sunil Gavaskar defends Virat Kohli's fine: Can't hang a man for picking a pocket

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1 week, 5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar defends Virat Kohli's fine: Can't hang a man for picking a pocket

India Today

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar reiterated his stance against Virat Kohli shouldering Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, but said there were no favours done to the superstar cricketer in terms of the fine that was handed to him by the International Cricket Committee. GAVASKAR CITES PREVIOUS INSTANCES Gavaskar highlighted how Ireland fast bowler Josh Little and Indian …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli confronts booing spectators at MCG after his 1st innings dismissal, security intervenes | WATCH

India TV News

There is a lot going around Virat Kohli in Melbourne currently. Kohli and Jaiswal batted really well for the majority part of the final session on Day 2, barring the final half-an-hour when they lost three wickets in quick succession. Kohli, whose focus might have faded following Jaiswal's dismissal, edged Boland on a harmless good-length ball outside the off stump …

1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Didn’t want the occasion to be tainted by physical contact, says Khawaja on Kohli-Konstas confrontation

The Hindu

Virat Kohli’s heated exchange with Australian teenage debutant Sam Konstas during the first day of fourth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy drew criticism from several former players. “Virat Kohli is such an experienced pro, being wound up by a 19,” Former England Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan told Fox Cricket. “It shows Virat Kohli actually changing his line to get into the …

1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli fined 20pc match fees, demerit point for his altercation with Sam Konstas

Deccan Chronicle

Melbourne: India cricketer Virat Kohli was on Thursday fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point by the ICC following his on-field altercation with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test here. The incident happened in the 10th over when Kohli and the 19-year-old Konstas bumped their shoulders and also …

Virat Kohli sanctioned following Sam Konstas spat

The Hindu

Virat Kohli was fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Thursday. The former Indian captain had cut across the pitch and brushed his shoulder against Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the morning. The youngster …

1 week, 6 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar ‘unhappy’ with Virat Kohli shoving Sam Konstas at MCG, says ‘don’t want to see these things’

Live Mint

During the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, a shoulder-bumping incident between Indian star Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1 upset legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Both Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas were involved in a physical confrontation early in the opening session, which created a debate among fans, critics …

1 week, 6 days ago

ICC punishes Virat Kohli for physical confrontation with Sam Konstas in IND vs AUS 4th Test: 'One demerit point and...'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli has been docked 20 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point following his on-field incident with Sam Konstas during the opening morning of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the MCG. Virat Kohli was involved in a heated altercation with Sam Konstas in the fourth test match The confrontation, which stemmed from …

IND vs AUS: ICC Punishes Virat Kohli For On-Field Altercation With Sam Konstas At MCG

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IND vs AUS: ICC Punishes Virat Kohli For On-Field Altercation With Sam Konstas At MCG

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Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli is set to be fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for his shoulder collision with debutant Australia batter Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reports from Cricbuzz and SEN Radio have said Kohli was handed these sanctions for deliberately …

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'Has ke baat mat karna...': Virat Kohli's fiery command to Mohammed Siraj after pacer's cordial chat with Labuschagne

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli’s fiery and aggressive presence was evident on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. During the opening session of the day, Kohli had a physical altercation with debutant teenager Sam Konstas, as the latter played an aggressive 60-run knock after Australia opted to bat. Virat Kohli's fierce presence was evident during the opening day of …

1 week, 6 days ago

'Sam Konstas father of Virat Kohli?': Viral edited Wiki claim after on-field clash leaves fans fuming

Hindustan Times

After Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is making headlines again after video footage showed him intentionally bump into Australia’s 19-year-old debutant, Sam Konstas on the field during India's fourth Test match against the Aussies. Virat Kohli was involved in a heated altercation with Sam Konstas in the fourth test match In a interview, Konstas revealed that he didn't realise what happened …

1 week, 6 days ago

Kohli, Konstas involved in mid-pitch altercation, debutant brushes off incident

Deccan Chronicle

Melbourne: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation as tempers flared on the first day of the fourth Test here but the 19-year-old home debutant played down the incident.The brief showdown took place after the completion of the 10th over of the Australian innings when the players were crossing …

1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas heated argument: Australian debutant reveals war of words after shoulder-bump at MCG

Live Mint

The shoulder bump between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground grabbed headlines on Thursday. Following the collision, Kohli looked to go his way before the 19-year-old Konstas immediately hit back at the former Indian captain verbally. The youngster played a mature stroke, stating “Whatever happens on the field, …

1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Hindu

Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on Thursday on the opening morning of the fourth test. Konstas and former India captain Kohli exchanged words after the collision and Kohli started walking back towards Konstas. Australia batter Usman Khawaja hurried to stand between the pair, patting Konstas on the arm then …

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