Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who has been involved in various media controversies, got into an on-field incident with Australian batter Sam Konstas. The incident on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne has sparked speculation about the possibility of a ban for the former Indian captain.
During the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas were involved in a fiery exchange during an over break. Kohli intentionally collided with the young Australian opener, drawing immediate attention and igniting discussions about the intensity and spirit of the game.
Right after the collision, Konstas spun around in shock, while Kohli seemed to confront the young batter head-on. The atmosphere grew tense, but the situation was quickly de-escalated as Khawaja stepped forward, calming Kohli with a reassuring gesture. The umpires stepped in to restore order, allowing play to resume, though the incident cast a shadow of unease over the match.
This incident adds to the excitement of the rivalry between India and Australia, showing how competitive and intense their matches can be. Moments like these keep fans engaged and make their cricketing history even more memorable.
Australian debutant Sam Konstas was also involved in an exchange of words with Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj earlier in the inning.
ICC rules and regulations
According to the MCC laws, any instance of “inappropriate and intentional physical contact” is classified as a Level 2 offense under Unacceptable Conduct. This covers cases where a player deliberately makes contact with another player or umpire.
If Virat Kohli’s actions are found to be intentional, he could face various penalties from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including demerit points, fines, or even a suspension.
Level 2 offenses come with serious consequences, including fines of 50% to 100% of the match fee, suspension points for three demerit points, or even a suspension for one Test match or two limited-overs matches for four demerit points.
If the match referee gives Virat Kohli three demerit points, he could face either a fine or a suspension for the Sydney Test, scheduled to begin on January 3.
