Sat Dec 28 01:32:42 UTC 2024: ## Kohli Booed, Nearly Confronts Fans at Boxing Day Test
**Melbourne, Australia** – Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was subjected to booing and derogatory remarks from a section of Australian fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. The incident occurred after Kohli was dismissed for 36 runs, prompting him to turn and confront the hecklers before being intervened by security. This follows earlier booing when he went to bat after tea and negative media attention since his arrival in Melbourne, stemming from a minor incident on Day 1 involving a nudge to Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
Kohli’s dismissal, along with that of Yashasvi Jaiswal (82), marked a dramatic collapse for India after a promising 102-run partnership between the two batsmen. India ended the day at 164/5, trailing Australia by 310 runs, following Australia’s impressive first innings total of 474, spearheaded by Steve Smith’s 140. India now faces the challenge of avoiding the follow-on on day three. The match has been played before a crowd of 85,147 spectators.
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