Kohli's On-field Clash: A Controversial Cricket Saga

Former cricket players and Australian media criticized Virat Kohli for an altercation with Sam Konstas, where Kohli was accused of instigating a clash. Usman Khawaja intervened to diffuse the situation. Kohli was fined and received a demerit point, a penalty deemed light by Australian press.

Several former cricket players criticized Virat Kohli's altercation with Sam Konstas during the fourth Test match between India and Australia. Australia's Usman Khawaja, present at the crease, intervened to calm tensions, preventing escalation.

The confrontation occurred in the 10th over, where Kohli and Konstas collided, exchanging heated words. Khawaja stepped in, separating the pair while on-field umpires also intervened. Kohli was later fined and received a demerit point under the ICC Code of Conduct.

Notably, Justin Langer, Michael Vaughan, and Simon Taufel placed blame on Kohli, asserting he initiated contact. Australian media echoed disappointment over Kohli receiving a minor penalty, describing the incident as a 'ridiculous clash' in their headlines.

(With inputs from agencies.)