On the first day of the fourth test match held in Melbourne, Indian player Virat Kohli’s misconduct sparked widespread concern. In a conflict with Australian opener Sam Konstas, Kohli resorted to physical aggression, resulting in a fine of 20% of his match fee.

Prior to the conclusion of the 10th over, Kohli and the young Konstas collided shoulders. At the time, the 19-year-old Konstas was walking down the field to converse with his batting partner Usman Khawaja, while Kohli seemingly deliberately changed direction and collided with him. This behavior provoked intense disputes between the two, leading to mutual accusations in front of the umpire.

Umpire Andy Pycroft ruled that the 36-year-old Kohli violated the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) clear guidelines on “inappropriate physical contact.” Besides the fine, Kohli was also deducted one point, which undoubtedly served as a severe punishment for his misconduct.

Despite facing such sanctions, Kohli will still be eligible to participate in the fifth and final match scheduled next month in Sydney. However, this incident has already left an indelible impact on his image and reputation.

The ICC stated that since Kohli had accepted the penalty, no formal disciplinary hearing would be held. Nevertheless, this incident has sparked widespread discussions about player conduct and match discipline.

It is worth mentioning that Konstas performed impressively in his first test match, scoring 60 runs off 65 balls, helping Australia lead 311-6 at the end of the match. This achievement undoubtedly added a brilliant chapter to his career, while also highlighting the inappropriateness of Kohli’s behavior.