Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test was nothing short of dramatic. The moment grabbing the most attention was the shoulder-bump incident between Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas. With Australian fans and experts calling for Kohli's suspension and a hefty fine, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now made its decision.?
Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee following the altercation at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). His meeting with match referee Andy Pycroft lasted just 10 minutes, during which Kohli accepted the breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. He was charged with a Level 1 offence¡ªthe mildest sanction for physical contact on the field.
Let¡¯s take a look at previous instances where the ¡®King¡¯ faced fines from the ICC for various infractions in international cricket.?
During the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan in Southampton, Kohli was fined 25% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. This was due to "excessive appealing during an international match."?The incident occurred in the 29th over of Afghanistan's innings when Kohli aggressively advanced toward umpire Aleem Dar while appealing an LBW decision. Kohli admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Chris Broad, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
During the 2nd Test of the South Africa tour, Kohli scored a brilliant century in the first innings. However, he repeatedly complained to the umpires about the condition of the ball and threw it aggressively onto the ground, an action deemed contrary to the spirit of the game.?Kohli was fined 25% of his match fee for his conduct.?
During a Test match against Australia in Sydney in 2012, Virat Kohli infamously flipped off the crowd. When the media questioned him, Kohli claimed the fans had crossed the line under the guise of "sledging". He later pleaded guilty to his actions and was fined 50% of his match fee for committing a Level 2 offense.?
During the 2016 Asia Cup match against Pakistan, Virat Kohli had played a crucial role in steering India to victory. However, in the 15th over, he was adjudged LBW, a decision he strongly disagreed with. Furious, Kohli glanced back at the umpires and reportedly muttered a few words. This led to the ICC booking him for a Level 1 offense.??
Following Philip Hughes' tragic passing, players returned to cricket with emotions running high. A no-ball dismissal of David Warner by Varun Aaron sparked tension. Warner shouted "Come on," leading to heated exchanges with Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan. Warner was fined 15%, while Kohli and Dhawan faced 30% match-fee deductions.?
In 2013, during an ODI against New Zealand at Dambulla in a Tri-Series that also involved Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli was dismissed caught-behind. Disagreeing with the umpire's decision, Kohli refused to leave immediately and continued standing. The ICC fined him 15% of his match fee, stating, "After being given out in the sixth over, the player stood his ground and stared at the umpire for a considerable time before eventually walking off."?
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