India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has once again become a topic of discussion due to his aggressive attitude and incidents on the field. Kohli had to face booing from the Australian crowd during the ‘Boxing Day’ Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, 27 December. Apart from this, the incidents on the field and Kohli’s aggressive attitude are also being criticized a lot.
Controversy broke out while going towards the dressing room
On Friday, Kohli was caught behind the wicket after scoring 36 runs on the ball of Scott Boland. As he entered the tunnel to return to the pavilion, spectators present in some parts of the MCG started jeering him. He also made comments which angered Kohli.
- One 22 second viral video It is shown that Kohli was seen turning towards the audience and arguing for a few moments. Although the security personnel sent him back towards the pavilion, he kept looking towards the stand while leaving.
- Nothing is clearly heard in the video, but Kohli’s reaction clearly shows his anger.
Penalty for collision with Sam Kontas
Earlier, on the first day of the match (Thursday), Kohli had a shoulder clash with Australia’s 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas.
- ICC fined Kohli for this incident and issued a demerit points Also added.
- Many former players and cricket critics described the incident as unnecessary and unfair.
Former great Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar also condemned this action of Kohli and said,
“There is no need for such incidents. Kohli should take care that his legacy is not affected by such incidents.”
Virat Kohli gets jeered by fans, reacts angrily.
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fan entering the field
Another controversy broke out on Thursday when an unidentified man entered the field and went straight towards Kohli during the first session of the game.
- The man tried to put his hand around Kohli’s neck.
- Kohli did not protest and remained calm. The security personnel immediately took control of the situation and took the person out of the field.
Virat Kohli: Old history of controversies on the field
This is not the first time that Kohli has been embroiled in controversy due to his aggressive attitude.
- in 2019The incident of Kohli’s shoulder colliding with South African bowler Beuran Hendricks also came to light. Even at that time the ICC had taken action against him.
- Kohli’s passionate nature and his aggression on the field often become the cause of controversies along with his play.
Kohli’s personality and influence on his game
Kohli is known for his passion and aggression on the field. However, sometimes his attitude becomes a reason for criticism.
- Positive Side: His enthusiastic attitude inspires his team and brings a different energy to their game.
- Negative Side: Over-aggression sometimes has a negative impact on his game and personality.
Reaction of Sunil Gavaskar and other experts
Gavaskar termed the incident as inappropriate and said that Kohli should control his emotions. He said that such incidents can tarnish his image.
Other experts also believe that Kohli needs to be more disciplined on the field.
Spectator behavior at MCG
Spectator behavior has often been at the center of cricket in Australia.
- Recent incident: The booing of Kohli has once again raised questions on the conduct of the Australian audience.
- Audience Comments: Such comments are not only disrespectful to the players but also go against the spirit of the game.
lessons for the future
An experienced player like Virat Kohli is expected to control his conduct on the field. He has a huge fan following around the world, and his behavior impacts his image and that of the team.
