Fiery Virat Kohli Clashes with Reporter in Tense Melbourne Airport Encounter
Virat Kohli was involved in a heated exchange with a Channel Nine reporter at Melbourne Airport after cameras turned toward his family. The incident followed India's drawn third Test in Brisbane, leaving the Border-Gavaskar series tied at 1-1. Kohli, under scrutiny for low scores (5, 7, 11, 3) in this series, defended his family’s privacy amidst public attention.
With the end of the Gabba Test, the Indian players began their journey to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, but the trip took an unexpected turn when Virat Kohli had a heated exchange with a reporter at Melbourne Airport. The incident occurred as media personnel were speaking to Australian pacer Scott Boland, who is likely to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood for the fourth Test. Cameras shifted to Kohli and his family, prompting the Indian superstar to object to their filming in a public space.
Kohli, known for keeping his personal life private, voiced his frustration, particularly about his family being in the spotlight. The Indian team has yet to comment on the matter. Kohli, who has 270 million Instagram followers, has been protective of his children, rarely sharing images of them publicly.
The series remains tied at 1-1 after the Gabba Test ended in a rain-affected draw. Kohli, despite scoring a century in Perth, has struggled with scores of 5, 7, 11, and 3 in other innings. Cricket great Allan Border questioned Kohli’s form, suggesting he may have lost his mental edge. India will look for a stronger showing in Melbourne as they aim to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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