Team India legend Virat Kohli is known for his aggressive nature and is often seen on the field arguing or sledging with opposing players. Because of this, heat has been seen many times in the field. However, Kohli has changed his demeanor a lot in the last few years and is no longer seen fighting with anyone on the field. But in the Melbourne Test, he lost control and pushed Australia's 19-year-old batsman and debutant Sam Konstas. Since then, he has been constantly criticized and a section on social media has even demanded that the ICC ban Kohli. What are the rules regarding this, we will give you complete information in this article.
What happened between Virat Kohli and Sam Constance? In fact, the 10th over of Australia's innings was bowled by Mohammad Siraj and a run came on the last ball. After this, Konstas was going to the other side to change ends when Virat Kohli came in front and pushed the young player. In response, Constas said something to Kohli, at which the Indian player turned to him and was seen debating. Usman Khawaja and on-field umpire Michael Goff calmed the matter down before the argument between the two went any further. However, now the ICC is going to review this move of Kohli and due to this the threat of ban is also looming.
Virat may suffer 3-4 demerit points According to cricket.com.au, ICC officials will now review whatever happened between the two players. Andy Pycroft is the referee in this match and will look into the matter. Let us tell you that regarding such an incident, the ICC rules say that any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Players will be deemed to have breached this rule if a player knowingly, deliberately/in any way walks or runs or stands in front of another player or the umpire.
If Pycroft finds Kohli guilty of a Level 2 offense against Constas, he will get three or four demerit points. Four points will be enough to get banned for the Test match in Sydney. However, if it is deemed a Level 1 offence, a match fee penalty could potentially be imposed.
ICC will investigate, Virat's mistake according to Ponting Now the ICC will first investigate the incident to reach a conclusion on the matter. But, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting already feels that it is Virat Kohli's fault.
Ponting told Channel 7 that Virat was walking all over the pitch, which showed his intent. I'm sure it's his fault. I hope the umpire and referee also saw what happened. As for Constas, it seems that he is too late that someone is coming from the front. The former captain of Australia expressed hope that match referee Andy Pycroft will intervene in this matter.
Sam Constas returned to the pavilion with an innings of 60 runs Sam Konstas looked very confident in the first innings of his debut Test match. In which he hit 2 sixes off Jasprit Bumrah, who has bowled the best so far in this series. Sam Konstas batted in T20 cricket style and worked to keep the run rate high. Sam Konstas completed his first fifty of his Test career in just 52 balls. He returned to the pavilion with an innings of 60 runs off 65 balls, which included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Sam Konstas became the second youngest player to score a Test fifty for Australia.
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