On Sunday, an Australian tabloid came up with the headline "Virat, I am your father", referring to Sam Konstas, who hit a half-century in his debut Test innings. The description of the article further read: "Young star who rattled down Kohli and his Indians primed to get Aussies back on track".

Virat Kohli's relationship with the Australian crowd has fluctuated between hostility and admiration. His aggressive on-field demeanour often incites reactions from fans, leading to confrontations. Over time,

Virat Kohli has been subject to constant criticism at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the fourth Test against Australia.

Virat Kohli lost his cool at a fan after he was seemingly provoked following his dismissal on 36 in the Boxing Day Test.

An intruder ran towards the Melbourne pitch area and tried to hug Virat Kohli after the MCG crowd booed the Indian batting star on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.

This is not the first incident of the day, as Virat Kohli was also booed by fans when he walked out to bat after Tea on DAY 2 of the Boxing Day Test.