BGT 2024-25: Wild dog? Virat Kohli faces unbelievable insult from MCG crowd
Xtra Time Web Desk: The ongoing drama at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the fourth Test between India and Australia took a distasteful turn on Day 3. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli was subjected to hostile chants, including being insultingly referred to as a "wild dog" by sections of the Australian crowd. The shocking behavior targeted one of cricket’s most iconic players, raising questions about sportsmanship in the game.
The controversy began off the field when Kohli confronted a journalist at Melbourne Airport, accusing her of filming his children without consent. The heated exchange went viral, drawing criticism from Australian journalist Tony Jones, who labeled Kohli a "bully" for allegedly intimidating the reporter.
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Ausssie crowd booing Kohli "KOHLI THE WILD DOG " ????#INDvsAUS #Kohli pic.twitter.com/znp9JGndKg
— JD (@alwaysmb123) December 28, 2024
Tensions escalated further on Day 1 of the Test when Kohli had a fiery on-field exchange with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. After the 19-year-old played a stunning knock of 60 off 65 balls, the two cricketers clashed as they bumped shoulders, leading to a heated argument. The ICC later charged Kohli with a Level 1 offense, fining him 20% of his match fee and adding a demerit point to his record. While critics like Ricky Ponting called for harsher penalties, Indian cricket icons Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri defended Kohli, emphasizing his contributions to the sport.
The Australian media joined the fray, with The West Australian branding Kohli a "clown" and a "sook." The crowd at the MCG mirrored this hostility, booing Kohli as he returned to the dressing room on Day 2. The incident escalated when Kohli, visibly irritated by a remark, came out of the tunnel and confronted the crowd before being escorted away by a security officer.
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As the cricketing world remains divided over these incidents, Kohli’s response—both on and off the field—has become the focal point. Fans and pundits alike are left debating: is it ever acceptable to stoop to personal attacks, and will Kohli let his bat do the talking amidst the chaos?
