Perth: Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli was on Thursday reprimanded by the BCCI for his abusive behaviour towards a journalist and asked to "maintain the dignity of the team" and avoid such incidents in the future.

"The player in question (Kohli) has been told to maintain the dignity of the Indian team at all times, and avoid any such behaviour in the future," said the newly elected BCCI secretary, Anurag Thakur, in a statement.