BGT 2024-25: Virat Kohli escapes ban but punished! Find out how
Xtra Time Web Desk: It was predicted that Virat Kohli need to serve punishment by ICC for his altercation with Sam Konstas in India’s fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). On Thursday, December 26, Kohli was caught on lens shouldering the Australian debutant in the first session of the opening day’s play.
Although he escaped from ban but has been fined 20 percent of his match fees. During the break between the 10th and 11th overs of the Australian innings, Konstas and Usman Khawaja were switching ends, at that moment Kohli walked toward the young batter and collided with him. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting who is well known for his comments was on mic the time. He literally accused Kohli mentioning it as deliberate contact. However the replay finds happening something else. Kohli was visibly found aware of his path and it was Konstas who distracted by adjusting his gloves with his head down unintentionally walked into the Indian fieldes.
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According to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodians of the laws of the game, "making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with another player" constitutes a Level 2 offence. This falls under chapter 42.1 of the MCC laws – Unacceptable Conduct. But As Virat escapes from ban, it is indeed a relaxing point for Team India.
According to sources, one ICC official said, "It is now up to the match referee and umpires to review the footage and assess the situation. They may call the players involved for explanations.”
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On the other hand, Konstas said, "Whatever happens on the field stays on the field. I just love competing and it doesn't get any better for a debut than this packed stadium."
