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Rohit Sharma Labelled "Lazy", Faces Heat Over Another Flop Show In Australia

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of the tame shot India captain Rohit Sharma played that led to his dismissal off Pat Cummins on day two of the Boxing Day Test, saying one has to be switched on and make good decisions when facing a formidable bowling line-up. Rohit's move of opening the batting for the first time in the series backfired when he played a one-leg half-hearted pull off Cummins, and the top-edge was easily caught by mid-on to be out for three in the second over. That dismissal took Rohit's tally of runs to 22 in this series, thus extending his woeful form in Tests this year.

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

MELBOURNE :Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

"Chill. I'll...": Usman Khawaja To Sam Konstas After Virat Kohli Altercation In Boxing Day Test

Several former players disapproved of Virat Kohli's avoidable tiff with young Sam Konstas on Thursday while Australia opener Usman Khawaja said he stepped in to diffuse the tension because he did not want the situation to go out of hands. Khawaja was at the crease when the incident took place in the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne. While crossing over, Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders and quickly turned around to glance at each other, engaging in a heated exchange of words.

"Instigated That Confrontation": Ricky Ponting Puts Total Blame On Virat Kohli For Sam Konstas Clash

The most heated moment of Day 1 of the fourth Test came when India stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia debutant Sam Konstas clashed shoulders. The incident prompted a stern glare from Virat towards Konstas, before the two exchanged a few words. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has seemingly decided that Kohli is to blame for the altercation, fining him 20 per cent of his match fees, sources told NDTV. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been outspoken regarding the matter, putting the entire blame solely on Kohli.

"Don't Smile While Speaking": Virat Kohli's Fiery Command To Mohammed Siraj Over Interaction With Australians. Watch

Virat Kohli had a heated Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. With Australia beginning well, Kohli appeared more charged up to make a breakthrough. This not only led to a shoulder-barging clash with Australian opener Sam Konstas, but also a charged up comment to pacer Mohammed Siraj. As Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne were sharing a moment of banter, Virat Kohli was caught on the stump mic asking Siraj in Hindi to not smile while speaking to Labuschagne.

Virat Kohli To Face 1 Match Ban Over Sam Konstas Incident? What ICC Rulebook Says

India's talismanic cricketer Virat Kohli finds himself in the spotlight over an avoidable clash with Australian teenager Sam Konstas. As the Aussie debutant took Indian bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah to cleaners on Day 1 of the 4th Test at the MCG, Kohli looked to unnerve the batter by trying a few tricks in his bag. The India star seemed to have deliberately shoulder-pushed Konstas on Thursday, hoping to get under his nerves, but the act resulted in a huge altercation in the middle. Ex-cricketers like Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan even demanded an ICC sanction for Kohli over the incident. Considering the nature of the incident, it is also understood that the matter will be reviewed by ICC.

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

MELBOURNE : Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

"That's A Lie...": Michael Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ravindra Jadeja's press conference where he allegedly refused to speak in English. Vaughan said that the entire episode could have been avoided if Australian journalists used Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to transcribe the interview. During India's first media interaction ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Jadeja answered questions only in Hindi. The BCCI media team informed that Jadeja will not be taking any questions in English as they have to "catch the bus." It resulted in a big controversy with media reports claiming that Jadeja was speaking in Hindi because the interaction was mainly for Indian reporters.

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Rohit Sharma Labelled "Lazy", Faces Heat Over Another Flop Show In Australia

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

"Chill. I'll...": Usman Khawaja To Sam Konstas After Virat Kohli Altercation In Boxing Day Test

"Instigated That Confrontation": Ricky Ponting Puts Total Blame On Virat Kohli For Sam Konstas Clash

"Don't Smile While Speaking": Virat Kohli's Fiery Command To Mohammed Siraj Over Interaction With Australians. Watch

Virat Kohli To Face 1 Match Ban Over Sam Konstas Incident? What ICC Rulebook Says

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

"That's A Lie...": Michael Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test