BCCI warns Kohli over conduct

Kohli apparently acted on the basis of mistaken identity when he lost his cool with the reporter after nets as India prepared for their next World Cup match against West Indies in Perth.

The poster-boy batsman, who wrongly thought he was speaking to the author of an article which upset him, is urged to "maintain the dignity of the team at all times" in a press release signed by BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur.

It reads: " 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 has also made it clear 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.

"The BCCI would like to request the concerned parties to move on, and focus on the Indian cricket team's campaign in the ongoing ICC CWC 2015."