Virat Kohli fined Rs 500 for using drinking water to wash cars at home | Photo Credit: AP

The Indian captain Virat Kohli might be in England with the cricket team, hoping to bring back the ICC World Cup, but back home he was fined Rs 500 by authorities as his staff wasted drinking water by using them to wash cars. Kohli, whose house is located in Gurugram DLF Phase 1, was also issued a challan for water wastage.

As per an ABP News report, it was the Indian skipper's neighbours who lodged a complaint suggesting that about half a dozen cars – including two SUVs – are parked in Kohli's house and thousands of litres of drinking water is being wasted in washing them by the cricketer's domestic help.

Several areas in Northern India are facing water crisis this summer, with the temperatures touching 45-degree Celsius. Gurugram isn't free of such water problems either. Along with Kohli's some 10 other houses were also filmed doing the same as challans were issued against them all.

The Gurugram Corporation Commissioner has further warned people against wasting water or an even stricter action could be taken against them. He went to every house violating the regulations and handed over a Rs 500 challan each.

As for the ICC World Cup, the Indian team won its opener against South Africa in a convincing manner as Rohit Sharma bagged a century to set his targets right for the remainder of the campaign. Having successfully trumped the Proteas, India now have a big task ahead of them as they look to get the better of defending champions Australia on Sunday.

The Aussies have been in formidable form since the start of the tournament and have two back to back victories under their belt. After defeating Afghanistan in their opener, the Aaron Finch-led side overcame a dangerous West Indies unit to keep their 100% record at this World Cup intact.