Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli and Australian Test debutant Sam Konstas were involved in a physical altercation on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Virat Kohli escaped with a fine of 20 per cent of his match fee after he shouldered 19-year-old Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

After Virat Kohli's mid-pitch alteration with Australian cricketer Sam Konstas during MCG test, the Indian batter faced harsh criticism from Australian

Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and received a demerit point from the ICC for inappropriate physical contact with Australia's Sam Kons

India's Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees following a clash of shoulders with debutant Australia opener Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day test between the sides in Melbourne on Thursday. Ko

Watch as India's Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas engage in a "spicy" altercation after bumping shoulders on the first day of the fourth Test at the MCG, Melbourne.

Australia’s teenage opener Sam Konstas smashed a rapid half-century on debut and was involved in an altercation with Virat Kohli on a dramatic first day of his Test career.

Star India batter Virat Kohli made headlines during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but not for his batting performance. Instead, it was his on-field antics that caught the attention.

Virat Kohli faced criticism and a fine for bumping into Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The ICC fined Kohli, but many feel the punishment was too lenient. Kohli's recent form has been underwhelming,

Virat Kohli’s shoulder budge with debutant was the highlight of Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 19-year-old started remarkably well with the bat and smashed Jasprit Bumrah all around the park before bumping into Kohli after the 10th over.

Ricky Ponting said ICC's sanction on Virat Kohli for a shoulder barge at Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test was “not harsh enough”.