Indian cricket star Virat Kohli engaged in a heated exchange with an Australian journalist in Melbourne on Friday, ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, over concerns about his family’s privacy.

The incident occurred at the airport when Kohli noticed video cameras pointed in the direction of his children, leading him to believe they were being filmed without his consent.

Known for fiercely guarding his family’s privacy, Kohli confronted a journalist from Channel 7, saying, “With my kids, I need some privacy. You can’t film without asking me.”

Channel 7 reporter Theo Doropoulos later clarified that the situation arose from a misunderstanding, as Kohli assumed the cameras were focused on his family. Despite this, Kohli’s frustration was evident as he firmly reiterated his stance on maintaining boundaries with the media.

The incident underscores Kohli’s unwavering commitment to protecting his family from media intrusion, especially his children, as he balances public life with personal responsibilities.

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket following Pakistan’s disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

The 32-year-old cricketer made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy, but they are inevitable.”

Amir emphasized that it was time for the next generation to step up, saying, “I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights.”

Reflecting on his career, Amir expressed pride in representing his country, calling it “the greatest honour of my life.” He also extended his gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his family, friends, and fans for their unwavering support.

Earlier in the year, Amir had reversed his retirement and was brought back into the squad for the T20 World Cup, held jointly in the Caribbean and the United States. However, Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment after losses to the US and India in the group stage, contributing to Amir’s decision to step away from international cricket once again.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has etched his name in the history books by becoming the fastest batter to reach 11,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Babar accomplished this remarkable milestone in just 298 innings, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who achieved the feat in 314 innings.

The record-breaking moment came during a T20 match against South Africa, where Babar reached the landmark with his 11th run of the innings. This achievement makes him the first cricketer to reach 11,000 T20 runs in fewer than 300 innings, further solidifying his reputation as one of the format’s finest.

Known for his consistency, Babar already held several T20 records, including being the fastest to 7,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs. His latest accomplishment adds another feather to his illustrious cap.

Babar is now the second Pakistani and the 11th player overall to surpass the 11,000-run mark in T20 cricket, joining an elite group that includes Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Virat Kohli, and Jos Buttler.