India captain Virat Kohli was involved in a heated confrontation with the Brisbane crowd on the second day of the second Test match against Australia, after Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. What sparked the incident was the reaction of the Gabba crowd, which has been lively throughout the match, and they didn’t hesitate to get under Kohl’s skin as Labuschagne walked off the field.
Kohli was seen walking towards the fence, gesturing aggressively towards the crowd, and asking them to stay silent. The 31-year-old Indian captain was infuriated with the constant heckling from the Australian supporters and seemed to have reached a boiling point. Shami was the one who shattered Labuschagne’s woodwork, dismissing him for a well-compiled 91 runs.
As Labuschagne walked off the field, Kohli began to walk towards the fence to celebrate with his team. However, the Australian supporters in the stands were in full voice, cheering and taunting the Indian captain. It seemed to have irked Kohli significantly as he immediately stopped mid-track, turned around, and asked the crowd to keep quiet. His aggressive gesture seemed like it could have escalated the situation, but thankfully his teammates intervened and calmed him down.
Labuschagne had to be content with a fine innings of 91, as India got a vital wicket at a crucial time. The right-hander formed a fine partnership with Steve Smith, putting the game firmly in Australia’s grasp.