Sources within the International Cricket Council (ICC) have revealed that the incident involving Virat Kohli will be examined by match officials, potentially leading to disciplinary action against Kohli.

The altercation occurred during a break between the 10th and 11th overs of Australia s innings when Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja were switching ends. During this interval, Virat Kohli approached the young Australian batter and appeared to deliberately shoulder him, giving a stern look.

As captured by cameras, it was clear that Kohli was aware of his movement towards Konstas, who was preoccupied with his gloves and did not expect the collision. Ricky Ponting, former Australian captain and commentator for the match, observed that Kohli’s actions seemed intentional. "It looked like he deliberately made contact with the debutant," Ponting stated.

The incident has ignited significant debate, with headlines like "IND Vs AUS: Will Virat Kohli Be Suspended? India Likely To Be In SERIOUS TROUBLE After Kohli-Konstas Confrontation" emerging from News24. The ICC is set to review the footage to determine if any sanctions are necessary. A senior ICC source mentioned, "It is up to the match referee and umpires to review the footage and call the players for an explanation."

Should Kohli’s explanation not satisfy the officials, he may receive demerit points, which could lead to a fine or suspension if accumulated over time. The confrontation took place amid intense competition, with Konstas, a teenager making his Test debut, engaged in aggressive exchanges with Indian fast bowlers. Kohli s actions have garnered widespread attention, with fans and analysts speculating about his intentions behind the shoulder shove.

As of now, the ICC has not issued an official statement. The final outcome will depend on the match referee’s report and subsequent evaluations.