Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting criticizes the 20% match fee fine given to Indian batsman Virat Kohli for his altercation with Sam Konstas, stating the punishment was inadequate. Ponting emphasises the responsibility of senior players,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who was criticised on social media mainly by Indian fans for demanding action against superstar Virat Kohli for his shoulder charge at debutant Sam Konstas, has slammed the ICC for letting the Indian legend go with a light punishment.

Sam Konstas lit up the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne with the fastest 50 by an Aussie on debut. His half-century came in a mere 52 balls and the 19-year-old finished with 60 from 65 balls.

Ricky Ponting criticizes the 20% match fee fine imposed on Virat Kohli for a heated exchange with Sam Konstas, suggesting it is insufficient given Kohli's role model status. Meanwhile, Konstas shines on debut,

Other than his quick-fire knock which put his side in control, Konstas also found himself in controversy, engaging in a verbal altercation with India star Virat Kohli during the morning session.The incident took place at the end of the 10th over,

During the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Virat Kohli sparked controversy by shoulder-bumping debutant Sam Konstas, leading to a heated exchange. Konstas, who eventually scored a half-century,

Following the incident, ace India batter Virat Kohli was charged with breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft at the end of the day.

Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli’s fine after shoulder bump with Sam Konstas. (Photo Source: Sky Sports and Robert Cianflone/) Senior India batter bumped into Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

"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."