Virat Kohli fined for altercation with Sam Konstas at MCG

Why Virat Kohli was not handed a ban despite shoulder-bumping Sam Konstas at MCG
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Thursday avoided a ban following his physical on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.The incident took place at the end of the 10th over when Kohli bumped shoulder with Konstas at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Kohli, Konstas face off at MCG; Indian star fined, handed demerit point
Melbourne: Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation because of which the Indian superstar was fined 20 per cent of his match fee
Kohli fined 20% of match fees after heated altercation with Konstas at MCG
Konstas later brushed the incident aside, but Ricky Ponting said on commentary that Kohli "instigated that confrontation"
Virat Kohli Fined By ICC For Confrontation With Sam Konstas
Virat Kohli is never afraid to back down from a challenge; on Thursday (26th December), he added another episode. The opening day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was marked by a contentious altercation involving Indian batting icon and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
Virat Kohli fined for altercation with Sam Konstas at MCG: Sources
According to the sources, Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee for his altercation with Sam Konstas in 4th Test against Australia.
Virat Kohli escapes ban after Sam Konstas incident at MCG; fined 20% of match fees, handed one demerit point: Report
Virat Kohli was involved in a heated exchange with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas after the former instigated the latter with a shoulder-bump at MCG on Day 1 of India vs Australia fourth Test.
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