Virat Kohli Birthday: 5 controversies of Virat Kohli

#2 The "Hand-Gesture"

Kohli showing the finger to the crowd at Sydney Cricket Ground

We all know how intimidating spectators in a game of cricket can turn out to be. Many a time, the players, especially the ones fielding near the boundary line, face the wrath of the crowd watching the game. The situation is worse for players from the visiting team as supporters of the home team try to get on the nerves of the opposition players in order to distract them.

Virat Kohli too had to face such an experience early in his career, during India's tour to Australia back in 2011. The incident occurred when Virat was fielding near the boundary line during the second Test between India and Australia at Sydney. The spectators who were seated right behind Kohli kept hurling comments at him. Kohli, who was quite a fervid character back then, responded by making an offensive gesture. He was fined 50% of his match fee for showing dissent and acting in an unprofessional manner.