Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who was criticised on social media mainly by Indian fans for demanding action against superstar Virat Kohli for his shoulder charge at debutant Sam Konstas, has slammed the ICC for letting the Indian legend go with a light punishment.

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,

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.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting commented on Virat Kohli's altercation with debutant Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test. The ICC will review the incident, which may lead to disciplinary actions.

Ricky Ponting criticizes the 20% match fee fine imposed on Virat Kohli for a heated exchange with Sam Konstas, suggesting it is insufficient given Kohli's role model status. Meanwhile, Konstas shines on debut,

Kohli was found to have violated Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers "inappropriate physical contact" with players.

The ICC fined Virat Kohli 20 per cent of his match fees for deliberately shouldering Australian teenager Sam Konstas on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, a punishment former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting feels is not harsh enough.

Following the incident, ace India batter Virat Kohli was charged with breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft at the end of the day.