Virat Kohli's heated argument with Australian TV journalist: 'Respect my privacy with my kids. You just can't...'

According to a Channel 7 report, Kohli engaged in a heated confrontation with an Australian TV journalist upon noticing video cameras focused on his children.

"It was upon seeing the waiting cameras that Kohli became a little heated over what is largely a misunderstanding when he thought the media was filming him with his children," Channel 7 reporter Theo Doropoulos said.

Kohli then made his position clear. "With my kids I need some privacy, you just can't film without asking me," he was heard saying according to the report.

The report claimed that the journalist and cameraperson in question cleared the air and convinced Kohli that they were not filming him with his family members.

Things settled and Kohli walked off after shaking hands with a Channel 7 cameraperson.

Kohli has not been in good form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite scoring a century in the second Test in Perth - his 30th in Test cricket - the right-handed batter's Australia tour hasn't really taken off. Apart from that century, Kohli has registered scores of 5, 7, 11 and 11.

The biggest concern for the former captain, who has seven centuries on Australian soil, is his mode of dismissal. He has been trapped with deliveries way outside the off stump, raising doubts about his technique and reflexes.

Boxing Day Test could decide Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The five-match series is currently locked 1-1. India won the series opener in Perth against all odds. Their 295-run win was their biggest win in overseas Tests.

Australia came back strongly in the day-night Test in Adelaide, registering a commanding 10-wicket victory to square the series.

Rain played spoilsport to what could have been a fascinating third Test at the Gabba, forcing a draw.

The fourth assignment will be at the MCG, starting on December 26.

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