Virat Kohli’s shoulder bump with 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas has sparked criticism from Australian spectators and media alike. The incident left fans displeased, and Kohli faced heavy backlash. On the second day, as Kohli walked back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, some Australian spectators began booing and teasing him.
Virat Kohli was calmly walking through the tunnel when a comment from the crowd seemed to provoke him. The Indian veteran turned back from the tunnel to confront them. An ICC official then stepped in, calming him down and escorting him to the pavilion.
The video of this incident is taking rounds on social media, with people sharing their reactions. Some social media users commented that Kohli should ignore such remarks and focus on his cricket instead. Meanwhile, some users criticized the Australian crowd, stating that they should respect legendary players like Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli almost recreated that incident with a CSK fan at Wankhede 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/35qDBKxuv3
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) December 27, 2024
Talking about the match, Virat Kohli scored 36 runs off 86 balls on the second day of the Boxing Day Test. He shared a 102-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, but both were dismissed in quick succession during the final overs of the day. Following this, nightwatchman Akshdeep was also dismissed for a duck after facing 13 balls.
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By the end of the second day, India was at 164 for 5, trailing Australia by 310 runs. On the third day, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja will resume India’s innings. To avoid a follow-on, India still needs to score 110 runs. After Pant and Jadeja, India still has Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar, who are capable of contributing valuable runs with the bat.
