“Virat, I am your father”: Australian tabloid criticised for low blow at Virat Kohli, fans fire back

Virat Kohli’s shoulder-barging incident with 19-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test has snowballed into controversy, exacerbated by the Australian media's provocative headlines. The Sunday Times labelled Konstas as Kohli's "father," while The West Australian previously dubbed Kohli a "clown." The media’s portrayal has been condemned by netizens for disrespecting Kohli and promoting negativity, sparking debates on sportsmanship and journalistic ethics.