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.

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,

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 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."

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,

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli have been the centre of attraction in the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While Konstas grabbed attention for his bold fifty on his international debut against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah,

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.

Virat Kohli faced criticism and a fine for bumping into Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The ICC fined Kohli, but many feel the punishment was too lenient. Kohli's recent form has been underwhelming,

Virat Kohli is never afraid to back down from a challenge; on Thursday (26th December), he added another episode. The opening day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was marked by a contentious altercation involving Indian batting icon and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

Sunil Gavaskar has come up with an advice for Virat Kohli following his 'shoulder-bump' episode with Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia