IND Vs AUS: Did Virat Kohli hit Sam Constas' shoulder intentionally, can he be punished, know what the rules say
Cricket News Desk. The fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is going on in Melbourne. It is very rare to see a match taking place between two teams and nothing happening between the players. In the first session of the first day of the match, players of India and Australia were seen clashing with each other. Here Indian batsman Virat Kohli was seen shoulder to shoulder with Australian opener and debutant Sam Constas. After this a controversy arose, which is being discussed a lot.
What do ICC rules say?
Many people are criticizing this step of Virat. Some people are even demanding a ban on them. Now ICC is going to review this entire matter. According to ICC rules, physical activity of any kind is completely prohibited in cricket. Players involved in such incidents are considered guilty under Level 2. Anyone found guilty in an ICC investigation can have three or four demerit points deducted.
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There is little hope of major action against both the players.
In this matter, the statement of former Test umpire Simon Taufel has also come to light, where he said that there is little scope for any major action in this matter. Because this incident has happened for the first time. On the other hand, if the ICC finds both players guilty of a Level 1 offence, they could be fined a match fee.
This incident happened in the 10th over.
Let us tell you that as soon as the 10th over of Australia's innings ended, Virat came forward and hit Sam Constance with his shoulder. As soon as Kohli hits him on the shoulder, Constas starts fighting with him and there is a brief argument between the two. Before the talks between the two players could proceed further, opener Usman Khawaja and umpire Michael Gough completely pacified the matter.
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