Former Indian captain has often indulged in altercation with crowd and players. Here we bring you three of his controversial arguments.
Virat Kohli is no nonsense guy and is known to give it back. A true Punjabi at heart, former Indian captain is often seen dancing to the beats of Bhangra. Mostly jovial, he also enjoys quite a popularity amongst his fans. His aura creates a spell wherever she goes. Together with his actress wife Anushka, they are one of the power celebrities. He is brash and does not take any nonsense from anyone. His brash behaviour has thus landed him in trouble a couple of times as well. There have been times when he is known to give the reporters back in the same manner. Here are few Virat Kohli’s Controversies that led to his trolling on the social media. Love him or Hate Him, this is Virat Kohli for you. There could be many who don’t like his behaviour but one thing is sure, he is lethal on the ground and the innings against Bangladesh was a proof of it. Here are some of the altercations that put Virat’s name into limelight.
Virat Kohli’s Controversies
Verbal Altercation With Journalist during South African Match
After a test series defeat in South Africa in the year 2018, when one of the reporters asked if regular change of the team was the reason, it did not go well with the captain. Kohli counter asked the reporter if he knew how many matches India won out of the 30. When the reporter pointed that majority of India wins were at home he replied immediately.
“It doesn’t matter. Wherever we play, we try to do our best. I’m here to answer your questions man, not to fight with you.” After a gap, Kohli pointed to the same journalist asking: “How many times South Africa came close to winning games in India, can you count?”
Kohli answered reporter when he said India’s majority wins were at home
Christchurch Incident
two years ago, the former Indian skipper had a horrible run during India’s New Zealand Tour. He failed to score runs and could total hardly 218 runs in 11 outings across formats, including a solitary fifty. It was his lowest runs on a tour. His failure to perform did not let him down and in spite of a meagre total of 242, he took field. As Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami bowled and scalped seven wickets, Kohli was all charged up to inspire his side. His video of swearing at the crowd went viral and he was trolled for giving a not so friendly send-off to his friend and counterpart Kane Williamson.
When a journalist asked Virat him about his on-field drama and advised him to show a better example, it irked Kohli. He replied to him in an angry tone.
“Virat, what’s your reaction to your behaviour on the field, swearing at Williamson when he got out, swearing at the crowd. As an Indian captain, don’t you think you should set a better example on the field?”, Kohli replied, “What do you think?.”
Kohli was irritated when a reporter advised him to set a better example.
Jibe at Pakistan Journalist during ICC T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli does not mince words and is known to be outspoken. So, when Babar Azam led side beat India by 10 wickets, the journalists asked if Ishan Kishan should have replaced Rohit Sharma. He replied back sternly to the Journalist if he wanted controversy. Rohit Sharma could not score as Shaheen Afridi dismissed him. Look at the response of Virat Kohli that shall get you in splits as well.
On being asked if 23-year old Kishan should play so that he can do better than Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain said, “It’s a brave question. What do you think, Sir? I played the team that I thought was the best.”
He added, “Will you drop Rohit Sharma from the T20 Internationals? Unbelievable [laughs]. Sir, if you want controversy, please tell me before, so I can answer accordingly.” All these Virat Kohli’s controversies have led to stereotyping Virat’s image as a brash and rude individual. However, there is plenty of virtues under that roughness.
Here are some other Angry moments of Virat Kohli
One should see the zeal to fight for the country and never give up. His enthusiasm is infectious, and every generation relates. When he takes the field, everyone stops. His aggressiveness comes from his intent never to let go how hard the circumstances get and for this reason. Former Indian cricketer aptly represented Virat Kohli’s behaviour.
‘Shy players don’t open up with someone like Virat’
Pragyan Ojha on Virat’s Aggressivenes
Also read: Virat Kohli’s Leaked Video Without Consent Angered Anushka
