The standout batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 21, Virat Kohli, was left disappointed following an ugly dismissal. On the first delivery of the third over, Kohli’s innings ended abruptly at 18, hampering RCB’s attempt to chase 223 runs.
Right-arm fast bowler Harshit Rana of KKR attempted a full toss to Kohli that appeared to be beyond waist height, but the batsman was caught and bowled because he was unable to make a proper connection. The decision to dismiss the player caused a small controversy since the on-field umpire chose to review it and sent it to third umpire Michael Gough. After concluding that the ball had dropped before getting to the hitter, the third umpire called a valid dismissal.
The former captain of the Royal Cricket Club voiced his displeasure with the ruling when he was observed having a contentious conversation with the umpire before leaving the field. As he slammed his bat on the boundary rope and headed into the dressing room, the 35-year-old was also clearly furious.
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Specifically, Law 41.7.1 of the ICC Playing Conditions states that any delivery that passes or would have passed above the waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease without pitching is to be deemed unfair, regardless of whether or not it is likely to cause the striker physical harm. This is why Kohli was dismissed. The umpire will call and indicate “no ball” right away if the bowler makes a delivery of that nature.
The ball looked to be waist high during this delivery, which Kohli was making from outside the crease. The umpires determined that the out call was correct and the delivery was considered fair because if he had been inside the crease, the ball would have passed under his waist.
Virat Kohli’s dismissal is “not out,” according to Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Virat Kohli’s dismissal was unfair, according to official on-air pundit Navjot Singh Sidhu, who also took issue with the umpire’s decision. The former Indian cricket player said that while making these kinds of decisions, the delivery’s point of impact should be given greater weight.
”Not Out Hain, Chhati Thok Ke Kehta Hu! (I declare proudly and loudly that it was Not Out),” he stated live.
During his examination of the wicket, prominent pundit Harsha Bhogle said, “RCB have been robbed here.”
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