Delhi: Virat Kohli’s performance in the Melbourne Test and the incidents that happened with him were much discussed. During the match, Australia’s new player Sam Constance was hit on the shoulder and the fans booed. Not only this, when Kohli was returning to the pavilion after getting out, some fans abused him. On this Kohli retorted and they also had an argument.
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Hooting and debate in the field
Australia scored 474 runs in its first innings. In reply, the Indian team had a bad start. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were out early. After this Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal took over the innings. When Kohli came to the crease, some fans made fun of him and booed him.
Kohli scored 36 runs and was out. While returning to the dressing room, Australian fans commented on him. At first Kohli ignored it, but later came back to answer. Meanwhile, a guard came and took Kohli inside from there.
Melbourne Cricket Club statement
Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) CEO Stuart Fox gave a statement on this matter. He said that the Indian team has not filed any official complaint on this incident. Stuart said, “It was a situation of confrontation. “I would have been concerned if it had been more serious or escalated to physical abuse.” He also said that he has great respect for Virat Kohli and his contribution towards the game.
This incident made the Melbourne Test a topic of further discussion. His supporters did not like this attitude of the fans towards Kohli, but MCC has assured to handle the situation.
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