Virat Kohli Warned by BCCI for Abusive Behaviour

Virat Kohli has been warned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for abusing an Indian journalist. In a statement released to the media on Thursday afternoon, the BCCI said: "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."(Virat Kohli Faces Media Backlash)

Interestingly on Wednesday, the Indian team manager Dr RN Baba had issued a one-line press statement to journalists covering the World Cup saying Kohli hadn't abused and had apologised to the concerned reporter.(Kohli in Trouble After Scribe Reports Boorish Behaviour to ICC)

Kohli's boorish behaviour has evoked sharp criticism from several quarters, including former stars Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman.(Kohli Needs a Bit of Maturity, Says Steve Waugh)

Full BCCI statement made by secretary Anurag Thakur:

"The BCCI has taken note of the incident that occurred at Perth a couple of days ago.(Respect Privacy, Says Laxman)

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 popularizing the game of cricket, and acknowledges the support of the media, in its mission to administer and promote the game of cricket in India.

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."