Virat Kohli's return to Australia was initially met with fanfare, with the Australian media welcoming him back enthusiastically.
However, after the Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas altercation on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Melbourne, the Australian media took a harsh stance on the former Indian captain.
After Match Referee Andy Pycroft handed Kohli a relatively minor punishment -- a 20 per cent match fee fine and one demerit point -- the incident has sparked outrage among Australian commentators and media outlets.
The West Australian newspaper published a scathing critique under the headline 'Clown Kohli,' while referring to him as an 'Indian sook,' a Tasmanian term often used to describe a coward or crybaby.
The article lamented Kohli's conduct during what was described as a 'teen's dream Test debut', leaving little room for empathy toward the Indian star.