Virat Kohli gets into heated altercation with Australian journalist at Melbourne Airport ahead of Boxing-day Test due to this reason

Days before the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli was caught in the middle of a furious altercation with an Australian journalist at Melbourne Airport. Both the ferocity and the reasons behind the altercation, which was caught on camera by Channel 7, attracted attention. Kohli, who is hailed with the moniker of modern-day great looked clearly agitated by the cameras pointed at his family.

Kohli gets furious with media breaching family privacy

As the cameras focused on him and his family, Kohli's annoyance was clear. For the typically quiet Indian cricketer, the arrival of his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and their young children, Vamika and Akaay, appeared to be the decisive factor. Since Kohli has always taken a firm stand against the media prying into his family's personal lives, he felt compelled to address the matter directly.

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Kohli can be seen leaving the scene and then returning briefly to further express his displeasure, indicating that the conversation was quick but intense. Although not entirely clear, his statements appeared to be a scathing critique of the cameraman's behaviour. Following yet another brief altercation, Kohli and his family proceeded to navigate the airport, leaving many members of the media curious about the cricket player's personal boundaries.

It is difficult to overlook the increasing pressure that Kohli confronts on the cricket pitch, even though the episode at Melbourne Airport may have been one of his rare public outbursts. Despite an incredible career, Kohli has had a rough patch of form recently, and his efforts in the current Border-Gavaskar series have been lacklustre. His subsequent innings have fallen well short of the standards that supporters have come to expect from a player of his calibre, even though he scored a valiant century in the opening Test match in Perth.

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Kohli's strong stand for family privacy

The popular image of Kohli goes well beyond the cricket field. With more than 270 million Instagram followers, he has amassed a worldwide empire by fusing his on-field accomplishments with his off-field pursuits, such as charitable work and corporate sponsorships. Even though Kohli has loved being in the spotlight, he has always set a clear boundary with his family.

Kohli and Anushka Sharma have made a conscious effort to keep their kids out of the spotlight. Sharma recently posted a touching picture of Kohli joyfully cradling their children while carefully hiding their faces with emojis, reinforcing this position. This commitment to privacy has only served to clarify Kohli's tirade at Melbourne Airport, underscoring his wish to preserve his family's peace of mind despite the intense media scrutiny.