A possible suspension looms for Indian veteran Virat Kohli, after he made forceful contact with Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the opening session of the Boxing Day Test.
Ten overs into the annual MCG blockbuster, Konstas had already well and truly made his mark on the international stage after reverse ramping superstar Jasprit Bumrah to – and over – the boundary.
But after laughing at the New South Welshman only overs beforehand for his flare stroke play, Kohli’s tone and demeanour changed so very quickly once the Aussies held the upper hand.
After tapping quick Mohammed Siraj for a single to end the tenth over, Konstas turned to the middle of the pitch to chat with opening partner Usman Khawaja.
But totally unbeknown to Konstas, Kohli was making a beeline for him, unwilling to change his path.
The two ocollided, leading to a confrontation in the middle in front of a crowd of just under 90,000 people.
