Virat Kohli confronts journalist over cameras at Melbourne airport, video sparks debate

Melbourne: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli found himself at the center of controversy after a video of him arguing with a journalist at Melbourne airport went viral.

The incident occurred as the Indian and Australian teams arrived for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, following the conclusion of the third Test at the Gabba.

In the video, Kohli is seen visibly upset by cameras directed at his family, leading to a heated exchange with a journalist. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the journalist had been interviewing Australian fast bowler Scott Boland when the cameras shifted focus to Kohli and his family, prompting the cricketer’s reaction.

Kohli reportedly filmed his family in the public setting while speaking to the journalist in a sarcastic tone, expressing his discomfort with the intrusion.

The incident has sparked discussions on social media about the boundaries of privacy for public figures in public spaces.