Australia vs India: Virat Kohli fined for barging Sam Konstas in Melbourne Test

India’s Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee after he walked into Australian opener Sam Konstas d. day one of the fourth test in melbourne.

Kohli clashed with Konstas at the end of the 10th over. over where the former India captain appeared to change direction to make contact as the 19-year-old walked down the field to speak to batting partner Usman Khawaja.

The pair exchanged words before the umpires and Khawaja calmed down the situation.

Match referee Andy Pycroft said Kohli, 36, had breached International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines on “inappropriate physical contact”.

In addition to the fine, Kohli incurred a point but is free to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney next month.

The ICC said Kohli had accepted the punishment so no formal disciplinary hearing was required.

Konstas, making his Test debut, went on to hit 60 from 65 balls to help Australia reach 311–6 at the close of play.