Virat Kohli: ICC reprimands Indian Captain for inappropriate behaviour

Indian captain Virat Kohli is t just six ODI centuries away from Sachin Tendulkar’s world record, but he is also only cricketer in world to simultaneously hold an aver of over 50 in all three formats of game. Even in India’s victory in second T20I against visiting South Africans, Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 72 off just 52 deliveries to guide his team to a 1-0 le in three-match T20I series. le, however, was squandered in Bengaluru when team India lost deciding game of series. To make things worse, Indian captain was also reprimanded by ICC for inappropriate behaviour against opposition during game.

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ICC reprimands Virat Kohli

According to official statement me by ICC, Virat Kohli was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of ICC’s code of conduct. This was his third instance since ICC revised ir code in September 2016. His first demerit point came against same opponent last year, when Indian team toured South Africa. His second demerit point came this year in an ICC World Cup game against Afghanistan. 

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event transpired during fifth over of Indian innings. Kohli, while completing a run, me contact with South African pacer Beuran Hendricks. He was found to have breached Article 2.12 of ICC’s code of conduct and accordingly, he was summoned by match referee Richie Richardson after match. Virat mitted to offence and paid 50 per cent of his match fees. 

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Captain Kohli’s upcoming fixtures

With India’s nine-wicket hammering in third T20I, visitors ensured that series ended in a 1-1 draw. drawn T20I series will w be followed by ‘Freedom Trophy’ Test matches between two cricketing giants. Test series will also launch South Africa’s campaign in ongoing ICC World Test Championship. first Test will be played at Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stium in Vishakhapatnam on October 2, 2019. 

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