Virat Kohli criticized as 'Bully' after clash with female reporter over privacy concerns

The 36-year-old reportedly demanded the deletion of images and videos featuring his kids but allowed solo shots of himself.

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12/23/20241 min read

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has come under fire after a heated exchange with Australian journalist Nat Yoannidis at Melbourne Airport. Kohli, traveling with his family, confronted Yoannidis over her filming his children without consent, sparking a debate on privacy and celebrity boundaries.

The 36-year-old reportedly demanded the deletion of images and videos featuring his kids but allowed solo shots of himself. He later shook hands with journalists after receiving assurances about respecting his family’s privacy.

However, the incident escalated when Nine Sports journalist Tony Jones labeled Kohli a "bully" for allegedly singling out and "berating" Yoannidis. "He stood over this girl, who's about five foot one, and absolutely berated her. You're nothing but a bully, Virat," Jones said in an interview with Daily Mail.