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On Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Clash, BCCI President Roger Binny Makes Feelings Clear: “You Have To…”
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas clashed on Day 1.© X (Twitter)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny reflected on the on-field altercation between star India batter Virat Kohli and Australia’s debutant batter Sam Konstas on the first day of fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), saying that such things happen on the field and one must just accept it and move on. Konstas’ much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make headlines by toying with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and scoring 34 of his 60 runs against him, but Virat also got involved in a heated exchange with the youngster after bumping into him, making a direct physical shoulder-to-shoulder contact.
The 36-year-old was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed over one demerit point for this altercation.
Speaking to ANI about the altercation, Binny said, “I did not see the incident (Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident), but these things happen on the cricket ground. You have to accept it and carry on. See that the game goes on. That is important.”
Following the game in the post-day presser, Konstas simply said that Virat accidentally bumped into him.
“I was just adjusting my gloves, and I think he accidentally bumped me. But I think that is just cricket, just the tension,” he said.
Binny also lauded India for taking four wickets in the final session of day one and backed the batters to come into the party soon to complement the bowlers who have been bowling well.
“India did well in the final session to grab those quick four wickets and with that, we have come back into the match. Now it looks very interesting for India, so hopefully, it will be a good game from now onwards… They had a good first Test match, then a bad second Test match, but they came back… They have been bowling well. I think batters should kick it,” he concluded.
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BCCI President Roger Binny recently weighed in on the heated clash between Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Australian cricketer Sam Konstas during a recent match. In a statement to the press, Binny made his feelings clear on the incident, stating, “You have to maintain sportsmanship on the field at all times.”
The incident in question occurred when Kohli and Konstas got into a heated argument on the field, with both players exchanging words and gestures. The altercation quickly escalated, resulting in tensions running high between the two teams.
Binny’s comments come as a reminder to all players that maintaining sportsmanship and respect on the field is of utmost importance. As the head of the BCCI, Binny’s words carry weight and serve as a reminder to players that such behavior will not be tolerated.
It is important for players to remember that cricket is a gentleman’s game, and such clashes only serve to tarnish the spirit of the sport. Binny’s statement serves as a timely reminder for players to uphold the values of sportsmanship and fair play, both on and off the field.
As fans and spectators, we can only hope that incidents like these are few and far between, and that players can learn from such instances to ensure that the spirit of the game is always upheld.
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