Virat Kohli’s test cricket career was marked with numerous controversial and intense moments and showed his violent competitiveness and emotional approach to the game. From his first days to his role as a player, Kohli’s events in the field made him one of the most passionate figures in the red ball format of the jack until he showed his middle finger from showing his middle finger in 2012 and questioning DRS decisions.2012: middle finger debate
The 2012 Sydney Cricket Refunds pointed out Kohli’s first major debate in the test jack. After throwing an Australian crowd of constant verbal harassment, he responded to the middle finger gesture. The ICC fined 50% of the match fee, but defended Kohli actions, and determined that the abuse of the crowd exceeded acceptable limits.2014: Tutku meets provocation in Adelaide
In the absence of Dhoni, the 2014 Adelaide test, the first captain of Kohli, saw Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin heated stock exchanges. Although he sacrificed and confronted the sled, Kohli responded in two centuries and directed India’s aggressive reaction.“I respect a few of them, but I have no reason to respect everyone who doesn’t respect me,” Kohli explained after the match.2017: DRS, Steve Smith ‘Cheat’ epicThe 2017 Bengaluru test against Australia produced one of the most important debates in Kohli’s career. When Steve Smith looked at the locker room for DRS, he accused the Australian team of systematic tricks. Smith was called “brain fading”, while Kohli claimed that it was not an isolated event.2021: Lord’s test heroes and hostility
2021 Lord’s test against England emphasized Kohli’s leadership style. After Jasprit Bumrah’s spell against James Anderson, the match became increasingly hostile. Kohli dealt with Jos Buttler and Ollie Robinson with oral exchanges and led India to an unforgettable victory.2014 and 2018: James Anderson competitionKohli’s competition with James Anderson covers more than one series. After fighting against Anderson in 2014, Kohli returned to 593 running in the series in 2018. There were intense verbal changes and dramatic celebrations in their encounters.2022: DRS Stump Microphone Bang
The 2022 Cape Town test saw Kohli approaching the stump microphone to criticize the publisher’s super sport after the DRS decision. Kohli, “Not only the opposition, not only the opposition, focus on your team.” He said.2018: ‘Microphone Drop’ against England ‘During the 2018 Edgbaston test, Kohli imitated Joe Root’s “Mic Drop” celebration after consuming it. Kohli later described it as a playful joke, gesture carried clearly competitive sub -tones.2024: Shoulder with Sam KontasIn the 2024 Boxing Day test in MCG, he changed with Kohli, shoulder brush and Debutant Sam Konstas. The event resulted in ICC sanction.After the match, Konstas described Kohli as a “cute person” and “legend of the game” after his speech after the match.
