Virat Kohli was met with boos from Aussie fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test. Involved in a shoulder-bump confrontation with Sam Konstas, Virat faced fines and a hostile reception. Despite a patient effort, a mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out, and Kohli eventually edged out for 36 runs.
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