India's Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee after tackling Sam Konstas in Australia's opener. First day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.
Kohli clashed with Konstas at the end of the 10th over, with the former India captain appearing to change direction to make contact as the 19-year-old walked onto the pitch to talk to batting partner Usman Khawaja.
The duo exchanged words in front of the referees, and Al Khawaja calmed the situation.
Match referee Andy Beecroft said Kohli, 36, had breached the International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines on “inappropriate physical contact”.
In addition to the fine, Kohli incurred one demerit point, but is free to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney next month.
The ICC said Kohli had accepted the punishment, so there was no need for a formal disciplinary hearing.
Konstas, on his Test debut, went on to hit 60 off 65 balls to help Australia to 311-6 at the end of play.