Melbourne: The first day of the fourth Test match of the series between India and Australia, which started in Melbourne on Thursday, was full of hustle and bustle. Team India's former captain and dashing batsman Virat Kohli clashed with Australia's debutant opener Sam Constas on the field. He had to suffer the consequences of this. Virat Kohli accepted his mistake after the first day's play ended. As such, he has been fined 20 percent of his match fee. Also, a demerit point has been added to his account.

The incident happened after the 10th over

After winning the toss and batting first, Virat and Constas clashed in the 10th over of the Australian innings. After the end of the 10th over, when Virat and Constas were passing by, Virat Kohli's shoulder collided with Constas' shoulder. After this, there was a little argument between the two players. Virat looked angry and started going back towards Constas, in such a situation, the other opener Usman Khawaja intervened and the matter was settled.

Konstas played an innings of 60 runs in 65 balls

19-year-old Konstas completed his half-century in just 52 balls on his Test debut. He was batting on 27 off 38 balls when he clashed with Kohli. Playing some spectacular scoops and ramp shots off Jasprit Bumrah, Konstas scored 60 runs off 65 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. He fell prey to Ravindra Jadeja before the lunch break.

Violated section 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct

ICC has taken strict action against Virat Kohli on this matter and has imposed a fine of 20 percent of the match fee. Virat Kohli has been found guilty of violating section 2.12 of the code of conduct. Along with this, 1 demerit point has also been added to his account. After the first day's play ended, Virat Kohli also accepted his crime. Due to this, there was no need for an official hearing. Section 2.12 of the code of conduct is related to unnecessary physical confrontation with the opposing player during the match.

Ravi Shastri also said that the clash was unnecessary

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri has also called this clash unnecessary. He said, he is not with Virat Kohli in this matter. This clash was unnecessary. There are some limits which you never want to cross.