Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee in the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne after a shoulder barge incident with debutant Sam Konstas

Virat Kohli was fined for inappropriate physical contact after shoulder-barging Australian teenager Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. Kohli, known for his aggressive play, did not take kindly to the 19-year-old's attacking knock.

As reported by Cricbuzz, Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fees for his behavior towards Sam Konstas. Kohli accepted the charge without contesting it. Additionally, he has received one demerit point, resulting in no suspension being imposed.

Tensions ran high on Day 1 of IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne, as a heated moment unfolded involving former Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Australian batter Sam Konstas.

Virat Kohli was punished by the ICC following the shoulder-bump incident with Sam Konstas during the opening day of the MCG Test.

Sam Konstas, 19, made his international debut for Australia against India, becoming the fourth-youngest Test debutant for the nation. Tensions flared

Sam Konstas snatched the early momentum from India on the opening day of the fourth Test at the MCG with a positive knock of 60 off just 65 balls on his debut. However, there was a physical altercation between Konstas and Virat Kohli that stole the limelight on the day.

Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on the opening morning of the fourth test.

Batting first at the MCG, the hosts were well placed at 112-1 at lunch after Sam Konstas’ daring 60 off 65 deliveries in a memorable debut.

Star India batsman Virat Kohli came under the scanner for colliding with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas on an explosive first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday. Konstas stunned the Indian team with an extraordinary fifty on debut,