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“Clown Kohli” - Australian Newspaper Takes a Jab at Virat Kohli Over Heated Exchange With Sam Konstas Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has found himself under the spotlight yet again, and not for the right reasons. After a pre-match controversy at the airport, the Australian media is now targeting Kohli for his on-field altercation with Sam Konstas during Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 fourth Test in Melbourne. The latest attack came from The West Australian Newspaper, which published a scathing headline and an unflattering caricature of Kohli on their back page. The publication labeled him "Clown Kohli", featuring an edited image of the cricketer with a clown nose and the caption: "Indian sook SLAMMED for pathetic bump in teen's dream Test debut." The paper also highlighted that Kohli narrowly "escaped" a potential ban, which could have ruled him out of the series-deciding fifth Test. The Kohli-Konstas Incident: What Happened? The controversy stems from an incident in the 10th over of Australia’s innings, when Kohli and 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas were involved in what appeared to be a deliberate shoulder barge. As the players crossed paths on the pitch, Kohli seemed to alter his direction, colliding with Konstas. The incident quickly became a topic of debate among fans and former cricketers. Critics, including Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar, called the move “unnecessary” and argued that Kohli, as a senior player, should have avoided such conduct. The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Kohli 20% of his match fee and handed him one demerit point for breaching the code of conduct. Had it been classified as a Level 2 offense, Kohli risked receiving three demerit points and a one-match suspension. Social Media Reaction The shoulder barge incident has divided opinions on social media. While some fans defended Kohli, citing his aggressive style as part of his game, others criticized his actions, arguing that he set a poor example, especially against a debutant like Konstas. The Australian media’s portrayal of Kohli as a “clown” has further fueled the controversy, with Indian fans taking to social platforms to express their displeasure over what they feel is an exaggerated attack. Conclusion The Kohli-Konstas saga adds another chapter to the heated rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the series tied at 1-1 and a decisive fifth Test looming, all eyes will be on how Kohli responds to the criticism on and off the field. Will Kohli let his bat do the talking in the coming matches, or will the pressure of the spotlight impact his performance? Only time will tell.

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