Virat Kohli will be banned and fined, ICC will give strict punishment after clashing with Sam Konstas, know what are the rules

By News Update On Dec 26, 2024

Cricket News Desk. Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli may have to face the wrath of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The fourth Test match under the Bauer-Gavaskar Trophy is being played between India and Australia in Melbourne. The Australian team decided to bat in the Melbourne Test.

Newcomer Sam Constas caught everyone's attention with his impressive performance on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test. He scored a strong half-century. Before this half-century, there was a scuffle between Consta and Kohli in the middle of the field. Kohli was seen pushing Sam Constas with his shoulder, the video of which is going viral.

Now after this incident, former Australian legend Ricky Ponting has held Kohli responsible for this controversy. He said that it was Kohli who played with Consta. In such a situation, it is believed that the match referee will definitely investigate this incident seriously and it is being speculated that Kohli may be punished by the ICC for his actions.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas exchanged a heated moment on the MCG. #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/QL13nZ9IGI
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In fact, after the end of the 10th over in the Melbourne Test on the morning of 26 December, a heated argument was seen between 19-year-old Sam Constas and Virat Kohli. After the over, Kohli came forward and pushed Sam with his shoulder. After this there was a fight between the two. Kohli clarified that he did not do this intentionally. Now ICC can investigate this matter.

In this matter, Kohli said on Channel 7 that Virat is roaming around the entire pitch, which shows his intentions. I'm sure it's his fault. The umpire and referee must have seen what happened. In such a situation, he expressed hope that the match referee and Pycroft would intervene in this matter.
What is the ICC rule?

According to ICC rules, physical activity of any kind is prohibited in cricket. In such incidents the player is considered guilty under Level 2. Virat or Sam, whoever committed the mistake may have to face 3 to 4 demerit points. Hopefully this matter will not be too big. In such a situation, the possibility of the match being banned is less.