Virat Kohli at the Melbourne airport (Source: 7News)
In latest reports, a popular Australian media agency, 7News claims that India legend Virat Kohli lashed out at the journalists upon his arrival in Melbourne for the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 26 December onwards.
Virat Kohli, who scored a century in Perth, was captured by Channel 7 cameras in a heated exchange with a TV journalist at the Melbourne Airport. According to The West Australian, a tense conversation broke out between Kohli and the journalist, who was upset "by the presence of cameras directed at his family." Kohli seemingly walked off before turning back and having a few more words.
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Kohli reportedly sparked an altercation with the reporter, while other reporters stood nearby the frustrated Indian batter. He then walked away before turning back and continuing to voice his concerns.
“With my kids I need some privacy, you can’t film without asking me,” Kohli reportedly said, according to 7News.