Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and received a demerit point from the ICC for inappropriate physical contact with Australia's Sam Konstas during a heated exchange. While Konstas downplayed the incident as accidental,

Virat Kohli escaped with a fine of 20 per cent of his match fee after he shouldered 19-year-old Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

After Virat Kohli's mid-pitch alteration with Australian cricketer Sam Konstas during MCG test, the Indian batter faced harsh criticism from Australian

Check out what Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said about Sam Konstas' attitude in dealing with Virat Kohli following the shoulder bump at MCG only on CricTracker.

"Virat Kohli is free to play in the Sydney Test after avoiding a suspension for his physical altercation with Australia's boy wonder Sam Konstas during a dramatic start to the Boxing Day Test," wrote Sydney Morning Herald. Foxsports' headline read: "'Completely acted wrong': Kohli shock as star avoids ban for 'ridiculous' clash with Aussie teen."

India's Virat Kohli is fined 20% of his match fee after barging into Australia opener Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

India's Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees following a clash of shoulders with debutant Australia opener Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day test between the sides in Melbourne on Thursday. Ko

Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for his 'shoulder bump' to Australia's Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.