ICC World Cup: Will someone watch over 'angry man' Virat Kohli?

Brisbane I cant speak for India but for all the wrong reasons an incident like this would barely raise an eyebrow if it involved an Australian sports starAlso ReadICC World Cup Virat Kohli loses it again first abuses journalist then apologisesVirat Kohli during a training session ahead of the World Cup match against Ireland in Hamilton on Tuesday PicAFPOr anyone involved in professional sport coach manager or CEO Sadly the reason for our high tolerance levels is because our expectations have sunk so low Not only is this sort of incident alltoocommon but in relative terms abusing a journalist doesnt rate a mention when so many of our sporting heroes distinguish themselves almost on a daily basis with more serious infractions involving drugs fights sexual assault allegations urinating in public and shameful socialmedia photosAlso ReadICC World Cup BCCI reprimands Virat Kohli for abusing journalistSowhat attitudeMany are disdainful of the media and therefore condone Virat Kohlis similar disdain for a senior member of the travelling press corps Its almost as if they accept that a cricketer who is akin to a God in the eyes of millions should not be judged by human standards So what if this cricketer has no manners He scores hundreds noAlso ReadOther instances when Virat Kohli courted controversyThankfully there are enough voices who feel a sense of mild national embarrassment It doesnt necessarily follow that criticising Kohli for his poor manners dilutes their love of Kohli the batsman or the Indian cricket team My professional career is rooted firmly in this space educating elite athletes throughout Australia about the importance of understanding their privileged positions in society It is not an easy taskDavid WarnerThe new generation of sports star eschews the notion of being a rolemodel but wants all the trappings fame and exorbitant riches that come with being seen as a national hero to millions As far as they are concerned it is a oneway street It is my job to try to provide them with a reality check to remind them of their incredible good fortune and the powerful inspirational role they play in the lives of adoring young fans Trying to imagine what that means in an Indian cricketing context is just mindblowingTheres been no better sight this summer than watching Kohli bat flashing blade and eyes a barely controlled fury that is wonderful theatre It is also clear to me having seen this same prototype in Australian sport that here is a runaway train that will one day derail itself and the pride of a proud nation Kohli clearly plays on the very edge He thrives on the adrenaline rush and it often brings out the best in himCuriously ironically and hypocritically for a nation that also embraces the abrasiveness of a David Warner Kohli is despised in equal measure for his arrogance and aggression by Australians Theres no reason why Indians should care one iota about what the Australians think of their demigod but if our long history with troubled sports stars is anything to go by believe me when I tell you that left unchecked his career is a train smash waiting to happen There will come a point when he crosses a line that even India steeped in a rich tradition of gentle manners may just feel a sense of national cringeThen again a century in a World Cup final will render memories short The runaway train will gather momentum millions will jump on board and the likes of Kohli redolent of the modern young Indian loud and proud will inspire a new generation that will transcend the dignity of the Gavaskar Tendulkar Dravid Kumble legacy As a foreigner who loves India it saddens me I see the warning signs of an outrageously talented young man who may not be reined in before attitude gets in the way of ascending high altitudeMichael Jeh a Brisbanebased former firstclass cricketer mentors athletes