Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is back in the spotlight after a video showed him bumping into 19-year-old Australian player Sam Konstas during a Test match. The two had a heated argument after the bump. Konstas said he didn’t know what was happening because he was just adjusting his gloves when Kohli bumped him. He told Channel 7, “I think emotions got to both of us. I didn’t realize. I was just doing my gloves when I got the little shoulder charge, but it happens in cricket.”
Journalist’s Mischief Backfires
Australian journalist Peter Lalor got attention for sharing a funny edited screenshot from Wikipedia, falsely stating that Sam Konstas is “the father of Virat Kohli.” He commented, “Oh this is a bit mischievous. Konstas father of Kohli.” However, when folks checked, the claim wasn’t true. Fans criticized Lalor’s post, saying it was childish. Some even made funny edits to mock him and Australia.
Memes and Reactions
The video of the incident led to a wave of memes. Some fans criticized Kohli for being aggressive, while others defended him, saying he was just standing up to the Australian team’s tricks.
Could Kohli Get Suspended?
Match referee Andy Pycroft is looking into the incident to see if Kohli broke any rules. According to cricket’s rules, “any form of inappropriate physical contact is banned.” If Pycroft decides Kohli’s bump was serious, either Kohli or Konstas could get points that might ban them from the next match. If it’s a minor issue, they may just have to pay a fine.
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