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Virat Kohli Criticized for Shoulder-Bump Incident, Ian Chappell Urges Him to Stop 'Senseless Antics'

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell weighed in on the matter, calling for Kohli to rein in his behavior

Virat Kohli Criticized for Shoulder-Bump Incident, Ian Chappell Urges Him to Stop 'Senseless Antics'

Posted - 2025-01-14T22:06:43+06:00

Updated - 2025-01-14T22:06:43+06:00

Virat Kohli made headlines during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 in Melbourne for an on-field incident involving young Australian opener Sam Konstas. On the opening day of the Test, Kohli shoulder-bumped Konstas, sparking widespread criticism from the Australian media and drawing the attention of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fee, and the ICC also added one demerit point to his disciplinary record. The incident overshadowed a series in which Kohli, despite hitting a century in the first Test, struggled with his form, managing only 190 runs across five matches. 

Kohli’s woes continued as he frequently fell to deliveries outside the off-stump, finishing the series far below his usual standards.

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Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell weighed in on the matter, calling for Kohli to rein in his behavior. In a column for ESPNcricinfo, Chappell expressed concern over Kohli's antics and inconsistency.

"Kohli’s experience in the UK would be invaluable, and of the two problematic players [Kohli and Rohit], he’s the most likely to bounce back,” Chappell wrote. “However, his consistency needs to improve, along with his approach to guiding younger players.”

Chappell also took aim at Kohli’s on-field actions, stating, “He has to stop his senseless antics like shouldering Sam Konstas in the MCG Test. If Kohli chooses to retire from Test cricket, the absence of both him and Rohit would leave a huge gap in India’s line-up, especially ahead of tough tours.”

Kohli has endured a lean patch throughout 2024, scoring 417 runs from 10 Tests at an average of 24.52. Despite his century in the first Test of the BGT, the rest of the year saw him struggle for consistency.

As discussions about Kohli's future in Test cricket heat up, fans and experts alike are left wondering if the iconic Indian batter can rediscover his best form or if retirement is on the horizon.

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