Tensions brewed as the match went forward when Kohli crossed the end of the 10th over in passing to Konstas. The two cricketers collided shoulder to shoulder, which immediately resulted in a brief altercation. Konstas, visibly surprised by the contact, exchanged words with Kohli. The India captain was clearly irked and turned back towards the young Australian but the situation was quickly diffused when Usman Khawaja intervened. The veteran Aussie batter stepped into the gap, calming thing by patting Konstas on the arm with a friendly arm around the shoulder of Kohli thus preventing things to get much worse.
WATCH- Ravi Shastri Not Happy With Virat Kohli’s Actions
"Virat Kohli collision with Sam Konstas was totally unnecessary and shameful, Retire if you want to play like this"
Ravi Shastri not holding back 🥶pic.twitter.com/AZzzka8vps---Advertisement---— 𝙼𝚛.𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊 (@Shivayaaah) December 26, 2024
“Its unnecessary, totally unnecessary, you don’t want to see that. Virat is a senior player and he has been the captain of the side and he’ll have his own explanations but its something you don’t want to see.” Ravi Shastri said
Virat Kohli Under Scrutiny
The incident is now under the watchful eye of match referee Andy Pycroft, who will assess whether Kohli’s actions, or Konstas’ response, constitute a breach of the ICC’s Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct clearly prohibits “any form of inappropriate physical contact,” and players are expected to avoid making contact with opponents or officials, whether deliberate or accidental.
