India National Cricket Team batter Kohli made headlines on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. The Boxing-day Test between the teams is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
However, after that, Sam Konstas attacked Jasprit Bumrah and also hit unorthodox shots. While the batter kept playing his shots, Kohli didn't shy away from getting into the ears of the young batter as he continued sledging him.
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between overs
Since then, Kohli has become the talking point, and the batter also has faced a lot of criticism. This was because many were of the opinion that Kohli, being a senior batter, shouldn't have had a go at the 19-year-old youngster, who was making his debut for Australia.
"It's unnecessary, totally unnecessary - Ravi Shastr on Virat Kohli's altercation with Sam Konstas
Ravi Shastri added that Virat Kohli might be having his own explanations for his spat and issued a warning to the batter, saying that match referee Andy Pycroft will be having a keen eye on him. Speaking during the match, he explained:
Sam Konstas was the shining light for Australia on Day 1. The batter played aggressively and scored 60 runs off 65 balls to help his team have a great day with the bat.
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