Overview
- Oliver Peake told The Grade Cricketer podcast that Sam Konstas replied to Virat Kohli, “I know you’re a good player, but have some respect,” during their on-field clash.
- Match officials had already penalized Kohli for the incident with a 20% match-fee fine and one demerit point, and no further action has followed.
- The confrontation stemmed from a shoulder bump during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with Usman Khawaja and the on-field umpire stepping in to separate the players.
- Konstas was on debut and struck 60 off 65 balls, marking a lively start that set the tone for Australia’s win in the Test.
- The Level 1 ruling prompted debate over whether the conduct warranted a harsher Level 2 charge under ICC guidelines.