Virat Kohli He is known for his lively attitude on the cricket field. After the former Indian captain was involved in an on-field clash with the young debutant Konstas himself On the opening day of the Boxing Day Test, which received criticism from cricket fans and analysts alike, the 36-year-old almost became involved in a heated exchange once again, this time with Australian fans on the day. 2 of the Melbourne test.
Furious Virat Kohli returned for heated exchange with MCG crowd
The incident took place when Kohli was returning to the pavilion after being dismissed by Scott Boland. Members of the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) They constantly demotivated the former Indian captain. Things instigated as the crowd kept hurling slang at Kohli as he walked back. At that point, Kohli heard something objectionable from the crowd and returned to give a reply. However, the heated exchange could not escalate any further when a ground officer intervened to prevent the fight. Disappointed by the match, Kohli returned to the locker room with the umpire.
The crowd at the MCG has been bent on Kohli ever since his encounter with Konstas on Day 1 became the center of attraction. Kohli received strong backlash from the Australian media and former cricketers for his actions. CPI became aware of the matter and sanctioned the 36-year-old player with 20 percent of the match fee and one demerit point. Kohli has been a target for the MCG crowd ever since. The former Indian captain became disheartened even when he returned to bat after Tea on the second day later. KL RahulThe dismissal.
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Damn, detox your ego, it’s time to revive your EGO. @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/kWDFYKYMhi
– Yashvi (@BreatheKohli) December 27, 2024
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Once again, a disappointing performance from Kohli with the bat.
Apart from a century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli has been struggling with his form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian legend seemed to gain some momentum from a young age. Yashasvi Jaiswal I was at the crease. The two Indian batsmen played some emphatic shots and looked set to build a solid partnership. However, an unfortunate miscommunication between the two led to Jaiswal’s dismissal. The young opening batsman played a crucial knock of 82 runs off 118 balls. Kohli then looked visibly distraught and gave away his wicket while trying to cover an outside delivery from Boland. The former Indian captain could only score 36 runs in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja and RISHABH PANTS are at the finish line for India at the end of Day 2. India still trails Australia by 310 runs.