Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who was criticised on social media mainly by Indian fans for demanding action against superstar Virat Kohli for his shoulder charge at debutant Sam Konstas, has slammed the ICC for letting the Indian legend go with a light punishment.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star

Kohli was involved in a physical clash with Konstas on the first day of the Test match. Chankesh Rao Updated : Dec 26, 2024, 01:52 PM IST Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has faced consequences for his recent altercation with Australian newcomer Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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

Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and awarded onedemeritpoint for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct

The Boxing Day Test saw debutant Sam Konstas confront Virat Kohli on the first day, leading to Kohli's fine by the ICC after an accidental shoulder-bump. Despite Kohli's patient innings, he fell for 36 runs,

Video has emerged of Aussie cult figure Sam Konstas appearing to make a gesture to Virat Kohli during a moment of high drama. You just love to see it. A fresh camera angle has revealed Sam Konstas’ cheeky send-off to Virat Kohli after Australia snagged the Indian star’s wicket in the dying hours of day two at the MCG.