India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli A major brawl broke out at the Melbourne airport ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The controversy was growing as Kohli had a heated exchange with a TV journalist at the airport.
However, the truth about the whole incident has already been revealed. It is believed that this is not Kohli’s fault and instead the Australian media is trying to create unnecessary controversy by targeting the Indian legend.
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According to reports, Kohli was unnecessarily targeted by a Channel 7 reporter. He arrived at the airport with his wife Anushka Sharma and two children. A Channel 7 cameraman wanted to take pictures of them, but the Indian star refused.
Initially, Kohli asked the cameramen not to film and inside details of Virat Kohli’s fight with the Australian media at the airport leaked their privacy, but they caused more controversy. The cameraman later apologized and understood Kohli’s concern as a parent.
Virat Kohli was unnecessarily targeted by Channel 7 reporters. A close friend of Kohli told me the whole story. Two fans from Singapore witnessed the whole incident. They confirmed the description of Kohli’s teammate. It was a shame for the Aus media to go after the Indian legend…. pic.twitter.chem/FCW6DPetcqhehe
— Vimal Kumar (@Vimalwa) December 19, 2024
What was the event?
When Virat Kohli arrived at Melbourne Airport with his family, Australia‘s local network Channel 7 cameras tried to capture the moment. Kohli asked the cameraman not to take pictures, but the cameraman did not stop and made Kohli go back.
This time, he came to the agenda with sharp words addressed to the TV journalist of Channel 7. He made it clear that boundaries were crossed by the Australian media, which he did not like. After the pictures were shared on social media, a conversation was held between the journalist and Kohli.
Kohli has a following not only in India but also in Australia. He is watched by cameras and his movements are carefully monitored. Overall, he has a good batting record in Australia, but current series it hasn’t gone well for him so far.
Virat Kohli’s poor run with the bat
Kohli arrived in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG starting December 26. The 36-year-old has been having a disappointing run with the bat and apart from one in Perth where he took a wicket, has struggled to play for long. bright face.
In 6 Test innings, Kohli has scored 126 runs at an average of 31.50 so far. He looked far from his best with his weakness on the outside resulting in many of his dismissals. In the last Test at the Gabba, he scored just 3 and was dismissed by him Josh Hazlewood.
Now the pressure is mounting on Virat Kohli to perform. India will expect their talismanic players to score big runs when they need it most. Kohli has been in a bad form since the start of India’s home Test season. He needs to get back in shape quickly before it’s too late.
