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'Has Ke Baat Nahi Karna...' - Angry Virat Kohli Caught Instructing Siraj To Sledge Marnus

Virat Kohli to Mohammed Siraj [Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com]Virat Kohli to Mohammed Siraj [Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com]

Virat Kohli is known for his fiery personality on the field, and Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was no exception. The former Indian captain was in the thick of things, making headlines with his aggressive exchanges, first with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas and later with his own teammate, Mohammed Siraj.

Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas

The drama unfolded when Sam Konstas, playing his first Test match, impressed with a blazing half-century off just 52 balls. His fearless "see ball, hit ball" style frustrated Indian bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah, whom he targeted with ramp shots and drives.

However, the real fireworks came during a break between overs. Kohli and Konstas crossed paths near the pitch, neither stepping aside. This led to a deliberate shoulder bump, followed by Kohli stopping and turning as if to challenge the young batter. Konstas, unfazed, stood his ground. The situation escalated into a heated verbal exchange, drawing in Usman Khawaja, who stepped in to diffuse the tension with a smile and a pat on Kohli’s shoulder.

Virat Kohli Gives Fiery Instructions To Siraj

Later, Kohli's fiery attitude extended to his instructions to teammates. The stump microphone captured him telling Mohammed Siraj,

"Has ke baat nahi karna inse" (Don’t talk to them laughingly), as Siraj had a light-hearted chat with Marnus Labuschagne. 


Kohli’s intent was clear—keep the aggression alive and avoid giving the opposition any psychological edge.

Australia Start Strong On Day 1

Australia, led by Pat Cummins, opted to bat first, and the decision seemed to pay off. Konstas stole the show in the morning session, but after his dismissal to Ravindra Jadeja, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne took charge. Khawaja’s gritty innings ended when Jasprit Bumrah bowled him out with a short ball, but by then, Australia had already laid a solid foundation.

At tea, Australia were cruising at 176/2 after 53 overs, with Labuschagne and Steven Smith looking well-set.