Kohli Loses Cool Over Family Privacy: Argues with Australian Journalist at Airport for Taking Wife and Kids’ Photos Without Permission

The Indian cricket team is currently touring Australia, and this series holds immense significance considering the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Yesterday, the Gabba Test ended in a draw, leveling the series at 1-1. Adding to the team’s challenges, veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his sudden retirement, putting additional pressure on Team India.

Today, the Indian team departed from Brisbane to Melbourne. However, upon reaching Melbourne, star batter Virat Kohli reportedly had an argument with an Australian TV journalist.

According to reports, Virat Kohli allegedly lost his temper with the journalist ahead of the Boxing Day Test, scheduled to begin on December 26. While the exact reason for his outburst is unknown, it is speculated that Kohli was upset about the journalist pointing the camera toward his family.

Virat Kohli Requests Privacy for His Family Amid Media Misunderstanding

The Australian journalist involved in the incident commented,

“Kohli got angry upon seeing the camera. He believed the media was capturing pictures of him with his children. However, it was a misunderstanding.”

Reacting to the situation, Virat Kohli addressed the media, saying,

“I need some privacy when I am with my children. You cannot take photos without asking me first.”

Virat Kohli Expresses Anger Over Family Video at Melbourne Airport

Reports suggest that Virat Kohli had an argument with an Australian journalist at Melbourne Airport regarding the privacy of his family. Kohli arrived at the airport with his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika Kohli and Akai Kohli.

The disagreement arose when a journalist from Australian network ‘Channel 7’ recorded a video of Kohli with his family. This reportedly upset Kohli, who strongly objected to the intrusion into their privacy.

Kohli Requests Deletion of Family Photos, Journalist Declines

Virat Kohli reportedly requested the journalist to keep his photos but delete those of his family. However, the journalist refused to comply, leading to a heated argument between the two.

Under Australian law, there is no restriction on capturing photos or videos of celebrities in public places, which added complexity to the situation. Kohli’s plea highlights the ongoing challenge for public figures to maintain privacy, even in public settings.

Virat Kohli’s Average Performance on the Australia Tour

Virat Kohli’s performance in the ongoing series against Australia has been underwhelming so far. In the Brisbane Test, he was dismissed after scoring just 3 runs. During the Adelaide Test, Kohli managed 7 and 11 runs in the two innings, respectively.

In the first Test of the series in Perth, Kohli scored only 5 runs in the first innings but made a strong comeback in the second innings with an unbeaten 100*.

Across five innings, Kohli has scored a total of 126 runs at an average of 31.50, raising concerns about his form during this crucial tour.

Upcoming BGT Test to Be Played in Melbourne

The next match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia is scheduled to begin on December 26, also known as the Boxing Day Test. The previous Test, held at Gabba on December 18, ended in a draw.

In the Gabba Test, Australia scored 445 runs in their first innings. In response, the Indian team was bowled out for 260 runs. Australia then declared their second innings at 89 runs, setting India a target of 275 runs to win.

However, the match could not progress on the fifth day due to poor light and rain. With India at 8/0, the game was declared a draw. The upcoming Melbourne Test now holds significant importance for both teams.