Virat Kohli was recently seen having a heated exchange with a Channel 7 cameraperson upon his arrival in Melbourne. Reports suggest that the cameras focused on Kohli’s family, including his wife Anushka Sharma and their children, Vamika and Akaay.
Kohli appeared visibly frustrated as he walked away but returned moments later to confront the paparazzi.
Kohli has always been protective of his family’s privacy and has consistently kept his children out of the public eye. Both he and Anushka have refrained from showing their children’s faces to the media.
On several occasions, Kohli has politely asked photographers not to capture images of his kids. However, this time, the situation seemed to push him to his limit.
On the field, Kohli has been struggling with his form, despite a century in the second innings at Perth. He was dismissed cheaply by Josh Hazlewood in the first innings at Brisbane, which only added to his frustration.
Despite these challenges, Kohli has remained dedicated to his game, attending all optional practice sessions. After his dismissal in Adelaide, he was seen immediately heading to practice. At the Gabba, during Day 5, he faced Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Washington Sundar in the nets.
Kohli's anger is completely understandable. Players' privacy must be respected, specially when they are with their families. Their presence in a public place does not give anyone the right to film them without their consent.pic.twitter.com/5BeIgFgKYf
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) December 19, 2024
Though Kohli successfully left the ball outside off-stump in practice, he struggled to do so on the field, increasing the pressure on India’s batting lineup. India will play the fourth Test in Melbourne on December 26.