Indian board warns Kohli against repeat of misbehaviour


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 05 Mar 2015

India's batsman Virat Kohli acknowledges the crowd upon scoring a century during their Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan in Adelaide, February 15, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli has been censured for his ugly outburst against a travelling Indian journalist in Perth and has been advised to maintain dignity, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

Known equally for his silken touch with the bat and a penchant for run-ins with opposition players, test captain Kohli swore at the journalist over a story about his personal life after Tuesday's net session at the Murdoch Oval.

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