Thursday 5 March 2015 17:16, UK
Virat Kohli has been warned by India’s cricket board over his future conduct following a row with a journalist during a practice session.
The India vice captain lost his cool with a reporter over an article concerning his girlfriend, the Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
It later transpired the 26-year-old batsman's altercation had taken place with a journalist who had nothing to do with the story in question.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) warned him against a repetition of the behaviour ahead of Friday’s World Cup match against West Indies in Perth.
BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has urged Kohli to "maintain the dignity of the team at all times".
A statement read: "The BCCI has taken note of the incident that occurred at Perth a couple of days ago.
"The BCCI has been in touch with the Indian team management on this issue, and has advised that this kind of incident should not be repeated.
"The BCCI respects the role played by the media in covering and popularising the game of cricket, and acknowledges the support of the media, in its mission to administer and promote the game of cricket in India."
India's governing body added that officials have spoken directly to Kohli about the matter.
The statement added: "The player in question has been told to maintain the dignity of the Indian team at all times, and avoid any such behaviour in the future."
