India Cricket Captain Kohli Faces Conflict of Interest Probe

India's Captain Virat Kohli faces an inquiry into a possible conflict of interest over his role in two business ventures.

DK Jain, Ethics Officer for the Indian Cricket Control Board (BCCI), said late Sunday that a complaint will be examined by a member of the state association.

Sanjeev Gupta, a member of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, said that Kohli's numerous posts are in violation of the BCCI rules that prohibit a person from holding multiple roles.

"I have received a complaint. I will examine it and then see if the case is made out or not," Jain was quoted as saying by the Indian media.

"If yes, then I have to afford an opportunity for him (Kohli) to respond."

Gupta said that Kohli 's co-directors at Virat Kohli Sports (LLP) and Cornerstone Venture Partners (LLP) were also directors at Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment Private Limited, a talented agency that hires Indian cricketers and manages their branding and commercial interests.

Gupta had previously lodged a conflict of interest lawsuit against Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.

All three retired players issued notices on the grounds of the complaints, but they were eventually cleared.