Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on the opening morning of the fourth test.

Star India batsman Virat Kohli came under the scanner for colliding with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas on an explosive first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday. Konstas stunned the Indian team with an extraordinary fifty on debut,

Sam Konstas made an impressive Test debut for Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bravely facing Jasprit Bumrah and hitting two sixes. His daring approach and 60-run innings rattled India, leading to on-field exchange with Virat Kohli.

While Konstas played down the incident, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was quick to blame Kohli for instigating the confrontation.

"Have a look where Virat [Kohli] walks, ” Ponting said. “Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his [Sam Konstas] right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever."

A top source within the ICC has indicated that Virat Kohli could face punishment for shouldering Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. The source stated that the match referee and umpires will review the matter and may call the players for an explanation.

Speaking to the host broadcaster, Konstas was asked what happened in the middle between him and Kohli. The youngster played a mature stroke, stating "Whatever happens on the field

ICC officials are set to review Virat Kohli's heated exchange with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The on-field incident involved both players exchanging words,