Virat Kohli’s heated argument with Australian journalist over family privacy goes viral.
Indian legendary cricket star Virat Kohli was seen involved in a heated exchange with an Australian journalist upon his arrival in Melbourne on Friday before the Boxing Day Test match against Australia.
Kohli was reportedly angry after finding that video cameras pointed at his children, which he believed were filming them without his consent.
The former India skipper, who is known for being protective of his family, confronted the Australian journalist from Channel 7 after spotting the cameras.
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Kohli made it clear that he values his family’s privacy, stating, “With my kids, I need some privacy; you can’t film without asking me.”
The incident happened as Kohli and his family arrived at the airport, and he became visibly upset upon realising that the media had been filming his children.
According to Channel 7 reporter Theo Doropoulos, the exchange stemmed from what was perceived as a misunderstanding, as Kohli thought the cameras were directed at his family.
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Kohli’s frustration was apparent as he made his stance clear on the matter.
The verbal fight shows Kohli’s strong stance on protecting his family from media intrusion, especially when it comes to his children.
Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who plays Test and ODI cricket for the Indian national team.
A former captain in all formats of the game, Kohli retired from the T20I format following India’s win at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
He’s a right-handed batsman and an occasional unorthodox right arm quick bowler.
