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Watch: Nathan Lyon Mocks KL Rahul With Rohit Sharma Remark Over Batting Order Fiasco

Team India introduced a big change in the batting order on Day 2 of the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne as skipper Rohit Sharma decided to return to his natural role as an opening batter, pushing KL Rahul to the No. 3 spot. Rohit, who had batted at the No. 6 spot in the previous two matches, decided to return to the top of the batting order owing to his poor form but the move didn't pay the expected dividends.

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted Indian great Sunil Gavaskar but some former Australian players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here. Kohli was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for a brief face off with Konstas on Thursday during which the two players bumped shoulders and exchanged words. The run-in was initiated by Kohli but the 19-year-old Konstas insisted that their physical contact was accidental.

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.

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas "is not harsh enough". Konstas' much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make headlines by toying with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and scoring 34 of his 60 runs against him, but Virat also got involved in a heated exchange with the youngster after bumping into him, making a direct physical shoulder-to-shoulder contact. The 36-year-old was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed over one demerit point for this altercation.

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.

"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.

Steve Smith Joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman In Elusive Test Record At MCG

Australia batter Steve Smith slammed his 42nd Test half-century on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday to join the elusive list of batters to achieve the unique record. Smith has now joined legendary batters Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman and Greg Chappell to register 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the iconic venue. It was Smith's 10th fifty-plus score at MCG in his 12th Test at the venue that earned him entry among the greats of the game. Chappell leads the chart with 13 fifty-plus scores from 17 Tests while Bradman (12 from 11 Tests) and Ponting (11 from 15 Tests) also feature in the list.

Ravi Shastri Very Unhappy With Virat Kohli Over Sam Konstas Clash, Says: "Senior Star..."

India stalwart Virat Kohli clashed with Australia's 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas early on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Melbourne. During the ninth over, the duo shoulder-barged into each other, prompting Kohli to turn back and give Konstas a glaring look, as well as exchange a few words. Despite former Australia captain Ricky Ponting suggesting that Kohli was in the wrong, the 36-year-old escaped without a ban, instead only being fined 20 per cent of his match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC), as per sources to NDTV. Now Ravi Shastri - who shared a good bond with Kohli during his time as head coach of Team India - has given his say on the matter.

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Watch: Nathan Lyon Mocks KL Rahul With Rohit Sharma Remark Over Batting Order Fiasco

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

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

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

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

Steve Smith Joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman In Elusive Test Record At MCG

Ravi Shastri Very Unhappy With Virat Kohli Over Sam Konstas Clash, Says: "Senior Star..."