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,

Ricky Ponting said ICC's sanction on Virat Kohli for a shoulder barge at Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test was “not harsh enough”.

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.