Tensions Rise Between Indian Cricket Team and Australian Media Over Press Conference Disputes

A series of incidents involving Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Indian reporters has led to strained relations with Australian media during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Virat Kohli confronted Australian reporters at Melbourne Airport over filming his family without consent, escalating tensions between the Indian team and local media.
Ravindra Jadeja's press conference in Melbourne drew criticism from Australian journalists for answering questions solely in Hindi, though Indian media clarified that the questions were asked in Hindi and the session was intended for Indian reporters.
The Indian team's media manager cited scheduling constraints, including the team bus departure, for the abrupt end of the press conference, further frustrating Australian journalists.
A planned friendly T20 match between Indian and Australian media was canceled after Indian reporters and the team's media manager boycotted the event in response to the ongoing disputes.
Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich described the situation as 'mind games' ahead of the high-stakes fourth Test, with the series tied 1-1 and the Boxing Day Test set to begin on December 26.