Former New Zealand referee Billy Bowden opened the controversy around Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Bowden accused Kohli and had the feeling that the Indian should not have given any physical touch.
The incident with Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas became a major topic of conversation between Australia and India at the end of last year. The incident surprised everyone when Kohli put his shoulder directly into the Sam Konstas.
In a series in which the missions were high, the incident led to some heated moments between the two and Kohli was constantly attacked by the Australian cricket experts and the home.
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Billy Bowden breaks the silence of the incident with Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas
During a podcast on ‘Cyrus Says’ YouTube Channel, Billy Bowden was asked about the incident between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas in the Border Gavaskar trophy played in Australia. In his statement, Bowden was clear that there was no place for the physical touch between the game.
He also suggested how he would deal with situations like a referee. Although he called him a great player, Bowden asked Kohli what his family would think if they see how he does such things on a cricket field.
“There should be no apology for physical (touch). That shouldn’t be everywhere. They try to achieve this. You try to see it. I would only signal for both, not just one, ”said Bowden.
“I would say to (virat) Kohli, what would your wife think? What would your child think, that and that and to see and that What would you tell you?? You are a great player, but it wasn’t a great look that you just did. Tees speak louder than words, ”he added.
Billy Bowden via Kohli Konstas Contro-Roos:
“I would say Kohli, what would your wife think? What would your child think of seeing that? What would you tell you?? You are a great player, but it wasn’t a great look that you just did. ” pic.twitter.com/v1pqzwkbei
– `(@Worshipdhoni) March 1, 2025
Billy Bowden retired from the international cricket in 2015. He is currently in India to act in the international Masters League, where the retired players from different countries play to win a coveted trophy.
What was the incident between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas?
The incident occurred during the boxing day test between Australia and India in Melbourne after the end of an over in the morning session of day 1. Konstas towards his non-striker Usman Khawaja, while Virat Kohli also moved towards the youngster.
Kohli suddenly seemed to change the way and pushed his shoulder in Konstas. Both players started a heated conversation with each other before the referee and Khawaja intervened to calm the situation.
According to this incident, Kohli was constantly booed by the amount of home. It was even occupied by 20% of his game fees and awarded a demonstration point for his examination of Konstas. It was the international debut match for Konstas and he took the attack to India at that time.
Virat Kohlis Current form
Virat Kohli is currently representing India in the current Champions Trophy. He recently hit a great bin against Pakistan to bring India home comfortably. Kohli achieved unbeaten 100 of 111 balls, which included 7 fours.
The 36-year-old was not in great form in Test cricket, but has returned to his best in his favorite format, the Odis. He will play the 300th Odi of his career when he steps on the field in the last league game of the tournament against New Zealand.
