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"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.

ICC Fines Virat Kohli After Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test, Report Says He'll Lose Rs...

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation because of which the Indian superstar was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point even though it was played down as an accidental bump by the 19-year-old debutant. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test here when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.

"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.

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.

Virat Kohli Escapes Ban After Heated Exchange With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test, But Slapped With...

Virat Kohli, former India captain, has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee in the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne after a shoulder barge incident with debutant Sam Konstas on Thursday, sources told NDTV. The incident happened after the completion of the 10th over of the Australian innings when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch. Both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engage in a heated exchange of words with Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepping in to separate them.

"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.

Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Clash With 'Favourite Player' Virat Kohli On The Field

Making his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against India, teenager Sam Konstas made headlines with his explosive 60-run knock at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Over the course of his stay in the middle Konstas hit some explosive shots, especially to counter the Jasprit Bumrah threat. However, the 19-year-old opening batter was also involved in a heated altercation in the middle with 'his favourite player in the whole world' Virat Kohli. Speaking after his dismissal, Konstas opened up on what transpired with Kohli in the middle, saying emotions got the better of both of them.

"Career Built On Arrogance": Ex-Cricketers Blame Virat Kohli On Clash With Sam Konstas In 4th Test

While Austalia's teenage opener Sam Konstas made a remarkable impression with the bat, slamming 60 off 65 balls on Test debut in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he was also involved in an ugly incident with India stalwart Virat Kohli. During the 10th over, the two players had clashed into each other, prompting a fierce stare-off between the two and the exchange of a few words. However, several former cricketers and experts have opined that Kohli was largely at fault for the incident.

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

ICC Fines Virat Kohli After Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test, Report Says He'll Lose Rs...

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

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

Virat Kohli Escapes Ban After Heated Exchange With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test, But Slapped With...

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

Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On Clash With 'Favourite Player' Virat Kohli On The Field

"Career Built On Arrogance": Ex-Cricketers Blame Virat Kohli On Clash With Sam Konstas In 4th Test