Kohli's Bodyguard Accused of Abusing Journalist, BCCI Urged to Act
A personal security guard accompanying Virat Kohli allegedly verbally abused an accredited journalist during the India-England ODI tour, sparking calls for BCCI intervention.
Virat Kohli's personal bodyguard has come under fire after an accredited journalist accused him of verbal abuse and intimidation during the Indian cricket team's ongoing England tour. The alleged incident occurred as the journalist was capturing visuals of the team's departure from a designated media zone.
According to reports, the bodyguard approached the journalist after Kohli had boarded the team bus and shouted expletives, telling him to leave the area. When the journalist showed his official accreditation card, the guard allegedly dismissed it, saying he did not care about accreditation. The confrontation has been widely condemned on social media, with many demanding that the BCCI investigate whether centrally-contracted players are permitted to travel with personal bodyguards on overseas tours.
The BCCI is reportedly considering issuing a notice to Kohli regarding the actions of his security personnel. The incident has raised questions about the conduct of personal security around high-profile cricketers and their interactions with the media.