Explained: What Led To Virat Kohli’s Heated Argument At Melbourne Airport
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli had a tense moment with the media at the airport after the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Kohli, who values keeping his personal life private, was reportedly upset when media captured him and his family at the airport. However, it later turned out to be a misunderstanding.
Virat Kohli’s heated exchange with the media at Brisbane Airport
It was reported that while a few journalists were interviewing Australian pacer Scott Boland, Kohli and his family were spotted at the airport. The cameras then shifted focus to Kohli, which upset him. Kohli was caught off guard when Channel 7 cameras started filming him and his family. He had a tense conversation with a TV reporter, expressing his frustration over the invasion of his privacy.
“It was upon seeing the waiting cameras that Kohli became a little heated over what is largely a misunderstanding when he thought the media was filming him with his children,” a reporter at the airport said on 7NEWS.
“With my kids I need some privacy, you can’t film without asking me,” Virat Kohli could be heard saying.
🚨 NOT HAPPY VIRAT KOHLI AT THE AIRPORT 🚨
– Virat Kohli was upset and not happy with Australian journalists in Melbourne airport. He already said that please don't take any pictures & filming videos on my children but still Australia's Media filming video. (7 News). pic.twitter.com/BmNenxtAsP
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) December 19, 2024
Virat Kohli was unnecessarily targeted by channel 7 reporter. A close friend of Kohli told me the entire story. Two fans from Singapore witnessed the whole incident. They corroborated Kohli’s team mate description. This was disgraceful from Aus media to go after Indian legend’s… pic.twitter.com/FCW6DPsqoo
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) December 19, 2024
An Australian journalist shamelessly tried filming Virat Kohli’s kids, despite him requesting not to. When confronted, the journalist arrogantly said, “This is a public area.” If someone asks you not to film their kids, why would you insist? 👎
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) December 19, 2024
The situation calmed down when Kohli was reassured that his children weren’t being filmed. After receiving these assurances, Kohli reportedly shook hands with a Channel 7 cameraman.
Three Years Ago: Virat and Anushka Sharma’s Privacy Request for their kids
Three years ago, after the birth of their first daughter, Vamika, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma sent a note to the paparazzi in Mumbai.
In the note, they thanked the media for their love over the years but made a request to protect the privacy of their newborn daughter. They said, “Hi, Thank you for all the love that you have given us for all these years. We are happy to celebrate this momentous occasion with you. As parents, we have a simple request to make to you. We want to protect the privacy of our child and we need your help and support.”
Anushka and Virat further added, “While, we will always ensure that you get all the content you need featuring us, we would request you to kindly not take or carry any content that has our child. We know that you will understand where we are coming from and we thank you for the same.”
Kohli’s Struggles in Australia: A Tough Series Performance
Meanwhile, Indian batting maestro, Virat Kohli has had a tough time in Australia recently. Apart from a second-innings century in Perth, he has struggled to score runs. In four other innings, he only managed to make 26 runs.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is tied 1-1, after Australia won the Adelaide Test, leveling the series following India’s win in Perth. The Brisbane match ended in a draw because of frequent rain interruptions.
The next match between the two teams will be in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, starting on December 26.
ALSO READ: ICC Resolves Champions Trophy 2025 Dispute: Neutral Venues For India And Pakistan