Virat Kohli stirred controversy by shoulder-barging Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The incident unfolded after the tenth over of the Australian innings when Virat Kohli, walking past Sam Konstas with the ball, made contact with the 19-year-old’s shoulder.
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However, the CA CEO acknowledged that Kohli accepted the charge, and praised the debutant Konstas for handling the situation with maturity while emphasizing the high intensity and stakes of the BGT series.
It's not a great look: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley
The former Indian skipper had accepted a fine worth 20 percent of his match fee as well as one demerit point for his controversial act at the MCG. However, Hockley refused to comment on whether the penalty was enough but said that it was the match officials’ call and the main thing is that Virat has accepted the charge and taken responsibility.
Meanwhile, BCCI President Roger Binny said he didn't watch the altercation between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but noted that such things are common on the field.
Roger Binny was quoted as saying by ANI, “I did not see the incident (Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident), but these things happen on the cricket ground. You have to accept it and carry on. See that the game goes on. That is important.”
Virat Kohli accidentally bumped me: Sam Konstas
Konstas told the media at the MCG after the end of Day 1 play: “I was just adjusting my gloves, and I think he accidentally bumped me. But I think that is just cricket, just the tension.”
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