Virat Kohli's Melbourne Airport Controversy:
Upon arriving in Melbourne, Virat Kohli found himself in an unexpected situation involving an Australian female TV journalist. According to reports, just ahead of the Boxing Day Test scheduled to start on December 26, Kohli became upset with a journalist. But what triggered such emotions? Though the precise reasons are unknown, it's rumored he was unhappy with cameras focusing on his family.
It has been reported that Kohli had a disagreement with the journalist at the Melbourne airport. The contention arose as the journalist attempted to capture footage of his family. Kohli was spotted with his wife Anushka Sharma and children Vamika and Akai Kohli as they arrived at the airport. An interaction with a Channel 7 journalist soon escalated as a video recording led to a confrontation.
Source: aajtak
Kohli implored the journalist to remove any footage involving his family, though his request went unheeded, prompting a dispute. Under Australian law, filming celebrities in public places comes with few restrictions.
Channel 7 further responds -
Theo Doropoulos of Channel 7 remarked on 7NEWS, 'Upon observing the cameras, Kohli's reaction was less than favorable as he assumed the media was filming his family. This was largely a misunderstanding.'
Ultimately, Kohli made his stance clear, emphasizing, 'I expect privacy with my children; filming cannot proceed without my permission.'
After clarification that his children weren't filmed, Kohli quickly resolved the matter, even shaking hands with the Channel 7 cameraman.
Kohli's Moderate Performance in Australia
Reflecting on the ongoing series, Kohli's performance against Australia has been moderate. In the Brisbane Test, he was dismissed for 3 runs. The Adelaide Test saw Kohli scoring 7 and then 11 runs in the innings. In Perth, Kohli managed a mere 5 runs in the first innings, though he shone with an unbeaten 100 in the second. Overall, in 5 innings, Kohli has scored 126 runs at an average of 31.50.
Upcoming BGT Test in Melbourne
The next test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is set for December 26, known as the Boxing Day Test. The recent Gabba Test concluded in a draw, with Australia scoring 445 in their first innings, while India was bundled out for 260. Australia's second innings declaration set India a target of 275, but inclement weather led to the match drawing to a close.
Head-to-Head in India vs Australia Test Series
Total Test Series: 28 India won: 11 Australia won: 12 Draw: 5
India's Test Series Record in Australia
Total Test Series: 13 India won: 2 Australia won: 8 Draw: 3
Team India's Tour of Australia
22-25 November: First Test, Perth (India won by 295 runs) 6-8 December: Second Test, Adelaide (Australia won by 10 wickets) 14-18 December: Third Test, Brisbane (Draw) 26-30 December: Fourth Test, Melbourne 03-07 January: Fifth Test, Sydney
