Even a group of Australian spectators was seen chanting offensive slurs and singing derogatory songs aimed at Virat Kohli. These incidents followed his shoulder-barge moment with the Australian debutant Sam Konstas, which fueled the crowd’s animosity at the MCG.
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As the Indian batting icon made his way through the tunnel leading to the dressing room, a section of the Australian crowd targeted him with some offensive comments and jeers. It led Kohli to stop, as the dashing right-hander turned back, seemingly responding to something said by the fans.
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#Punjabi Blood boils when you tease!!! Here's @imVkohli get angry at the audience who were trolling him while he was aheading back towards the pavilion.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/EZGkmm8BfA
— Akashdeep Thind (@thind_akashdeep) December 27, 2024
However, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) CEO Stuart Fox has stated that India has not filed any official complaint regarding the heckling incident. He shared his thoughts on the incident involving Virat Kohli and the crowd at the MCG. The MCC CEO revealed that he reviewed the footage and discussed the matter with security.
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You're never comfortable when you've got fans heavily engaging with the player: MCC CEO on heckling incident
However, Fox admitted that there was some heckling and slammed the crowd's booing. The MCC CEO also emphasized the importance of respecting players and avoiding abusive or physical interactions while highlighting Kohli's significant contribution to the game.
.@MCC_Members CEO Stuart Fox on Virat Kohli's interaction with the crowd as he walked off on day two.#AUSvIND ? #BoxingDayTest pic.twitter.com/prHMrdLeiY
— SEN Cricket (@SEN_Cricket) December 28, 2024
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