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Indian cricket star Virat Kohli confronted a female Australian journalist at the Melbourne airport after she reportedly filmed his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children without their consent. The incident occurred when the journalist captured a video of Kohli and his family, which angered the former Indian captain. Kohli, known for being protective of his family’s privacy, was particularly upset by the intrusion, as he and his wife prefer not to reveal the faces of their children in public.
Kohli Demands Privacy for His Family
According to media reports, Kohli approached the journalist and requested to see the pictures and videos she had taken. He then asked her to delete any images or footage involving his family, while allowing her to keep any content of him alone. “With my kids, I need some privacy. You can’t film without asking me,” Kohli told the media at the airport, visibly agitated.
Kohli’s strong reaction was rooted in his desire to protect his family’s privacy, especially given that he and Anushka Sharma have been vocal in the past about not wanting their children’s faces to be shown in public media. Prior to this incident, Kohli had also made a public request at the Mumbai airport, asking the media to refrain from taking photos of his children, as reported by India Today.
Incident Involving Scott Boland and Kohli’s Family
The Sydney Morning Herald offered a different perspective, stating that the journalists were initially focused on Australian pacer Scott Boland when they spotted Kohli and his family nearby. The cameras, in an attempt to get a shot of Kohli, turned toward him, which triggered the cricketer’s reaction. Kohli’s request to the journalist to delete the footage was made in response to what he saw as an invasion of privacy for his family.
Kohli’s Personal Life During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
While Kohli’s form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been under scrutiny, this incident further highlighted his desire to shield his private life from unwanted attention. Kohli has had a challenging run in the series, scoring only 126 runs in six innings, with the bulk of his runs (100) coming in the second innings of the first Test in Perth.
However, the ongoing series between India and Australia is currently tied 1-1, and Kohli, along with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, has not been traveling with the Indian team during this leg of the tour. Both cricketers are accompanying their families and have shared a flight ahead of the third Test match, which ended on December 18.
Looking Ahead: The Fourth Test at MCG
The next major cricketing event for Kohli will be the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, which starts on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The series remains finely poised, and Kohli will be keen to get back to his best form in front of a passionate Australian crowd.
