Unique road safety advisory by Kerala Police inspired by Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas' shoulder-bump incident

The on-field shoulder bump between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas has ignited discussions, capturing the interest of both critics and fans. The incident, which went viral on social media, showed Kohli approaching Konstas and bumping shoulders, creating a buzz online. Leveraging the widespread attention, the Kerala Police creatively utilized the footage to convey a powerful road safety message. By transforming a heated sports moment into an impactful awareness campaign, the department effectively highlighted the importance of road safety.

“It's okay to be ‘King’. Follow traffic rules. While keeping yourself safe, keep others safe too,” reads the caption posted along with the video by Kerala Police.

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The video captures Kohli walking toward Konstas, with text overlays cleverly placed above the players. Konstas is labelled as "coming from the right side," while Kohli’s text reads, “Vehicle coming on the wrong side.” As the two collide, another message appears on the screen: “Stay in your lane,” delivering a sharp and impactful road safety reminder.

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The incident of Kohli bumping into Australia’s 19-year-old debutant occurred during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

“I think emotions got to both of us. I didn't realise. I was just doing my gloves when I got the little shoulder charge but it happens in cricket,” Kontas later told Channel 7 in an interview.

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Around the clash, a screenshot of what appears to be an edited Wikipedia page also surfaced online. It shows a line about Virat Kohli in Sam Konstas' Wikipedia bio. “He is also the father of Virat Kohli," it read. However, HT.com couldn’t find any such entry on the Wikipedia page dedicated to this Australian cricketer.

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