During the Test match played in Melbourne, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was once again in the headlines. However, this time the discussion was more about the incidents with him on the field than his performance. The confrontation with Australia's new player Sam Constus and the hooting by the fans heated up the atmosphere of the match.
Fans' hooting and Virat's response
Australia had scored 474 runs in their first innings, in response to which the Indian team's performance was poor. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got out early. After this Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to handle the innings.
When Virat Kohli landed at the crease, some Australian fans started mocking and hooting him. Kohli scored 36 runs, but as soon as he was returning to the pavilion after being dismissed, some fans made objectionable comments on him. Initially, Kohli ignored it, but later he turned around and went to reply. Meanwhile, a guard came and handled the situation and took Kohli inside the dressing room.
Melbourne Cricket Club's reaction
Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) CEO Stuart Fox reacted to the incident. He said no formal complaint has been lodged by the Indian team regarding the incident. Stuart said, "It was just a noisy situation. If the matter was more serious than this or reached the point of physical abuse, I would have been worried. We have huge respect for Virat Kohli and his contribution to the game. ”
Criticism and support from fans
The incident with Kohli sparked a buzz in the cricketing world and on social media. While Kohli's supporters criticized the behavior of the fans, the MCC has expressed confidence in handling the matter and preventing such incidents.
This incident in the Melbourne Test raises questions about the spirit of the game. However, an attempt has been made by the MCC to resolve the matter. Virat Kohli's aggressive attitude on the field may become a topic of discussion among the fans, but his contribution to the game cannot be ignored.