Virat Kohli and Sam Constas. (Pic Credit – x) The Virat Kohli test cricket career was marked by numerous controversial and intense moments, which represents its hard competitiveness and emotional approach to the game. Since his early days as a player to his role, Kohli’s incidents in the field ranged from showing the middle finger to the Australian crowds to confrontation with opponents and questioning the decision of the DRS, making it one of the most passionate cricket persons in the red Ball format.2012: The controversy of the middle finger
Virate Kohli Middle Finger🖕 // Video Credit: Graham Boleringer // #ssshorts
The cricket incident in Sydney 2012 identified Kohli’s first main controversy in the test cricket. After facing a continuous verbal abuse from the Australian crowd in the field, he responded with a gesture of the middle finger. ICC imposed a fine of 50% of his fee for the match, although Kohli prevented his actions and said that the abuse of the crowd exceeded the acceptable limits.2014: Passion meets the provocation in Adelaide
Sledding all Australia … 😈 • #Cricket #shorts
Adelaide Test 2014, Kohli’s first as a captain in the absence of Mrs. Dhoni, saw heated exchanges with Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin. Although Kohli was hit by ejectors and facing sledges, he responded for two centuries and led an aggressive reaction of India.See also: TEST VIRAT KOHLI retire | Virat kohli brother post on kohli retire“I respect several of them, but I have no reason to respect anyone who doesn’t respect me,” Kohl said after the match.2017: Drs, Steve Smith ‘Cheathing’ SagaThe Bengalur test in 2017 against Australia created one of the most important controversy of Kohli’s career. He accused the Australian team of systematic cheating when Steve Smith looked into the dressing room to help DRS. While Smith called it “fading brain”, Kohl said it was not an isolated incident.2021: Lord’s test heroine and hostility
Virat Kohli and Jonny BairStow have a heated exchange 😳🔥
Lord’s test 2021 against England emphasized the style of Kohli’s leadership. After the magic of Jasprit Bumhrah against James Anderson, the match was still hostile. Kohli joined the verbal exchanges with Jos Buttler and Ollie Robinson, which led India to an unforgettable victory.2014 and 2018: James Anderson RivalryKohli’s rivalry with James Anderson bridges several series. After the fight against Anderson in 2014, Kohli returned in 2018 to reach 593 runs in the series. Their meetings were intense verbal exchanges and dramatic celebrations.2022: Outburst microphone.
Paine, kohli verbs caught on microphone on TV stump
The Test in Cape Town 2022 saw Kohli approach the stump microphone to criticize the supersport after the decision. “Also focus on your team when the ball is shining … Not only on opposition,” Kohl said, suggesting potential manipulation.2018: “Mic Drop” against EnglandDuring the Edgbaston 2018 test, Kohli imitated Joe Root’s “Mic Drop” celebration after he had escaped. While Kohli later described it as a playful joke, the gesture carried clear competing undertones.2024: Brushing of the shoulders with sam constetIn his recent performance at the 2024 box test at MCG, Kohli had a brush and an exchange with a debutant Sam Konstas. The incident resulted in the ICC sanction.After the Conterture match after their conversation after the match, Kohli described Kohli as a “beautiful man” and “legend of the game”.
