Day 2 of the first day Test between India and Bangladesh Cricket fans in Chennai were left in disbelief Virat Kohli Decided not to use DRS after it was given by the field umpires which resulted in his unsuccessful dismissal.
Virat Kohli’s dismissal sparks controversy over Umpires’ Challenge
Kohli, just beginning to settle into the crease, attempted to clip the delivery onto the ball. Mehidi Hasan Miraz it went over the side but was hit by the cushions. Umpire Richard Kettleborough raised his finger and dismissed Kohli after a brief exchange. Shubman Gill. Despite the obvious uncertainty surrounding the call, Kohli opposed the review after speaking to his teammate.
However, replays revealed a critical detail: Ultra Edge showed a faint spike and said Kohli brushed his wound before the ball hit the pads. The controversy grew as fans expressed their disappointment over the decision, believing that Kohli had been wrongfully dismissed. Kohli’s innings ended on 17 runs off 37 balls which included two boundaries. His speech sparked a backlash on social media, with many expressing their displeasure and describing the decision as a significant blunder by officials.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Not taking DRS hurts a lot 😭😭💔💔 pic.twitter.com/Yk3fjeTqSW
— Virat Kohli the Goat 👑 (@TrinabhChawla) September 20, 2024
The scores are equal.#INDvBAN | #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/DIgd2GQ24Y
— Ahmad Amin Khan (@AhmadAminKhan) September 20, 2024
Who is responsible for this error? #INDvsBAN #ViratKohli #RichardKettleborough #ShubmanGill #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/YIwavsfhde
— Rubin Ahmed (@rubinahmad92) September 20, 2024
Ultraedge shows a spike in Virat Kohli’s bat.
– Feedback not received by Kohli.
Kohli Was Not Out 😭😭
.#INDvsBANTEST #INDvBAN #Gill #ViratKohli #TirumalaLaddu #TirupatiLaddu #Tirupati Controversy #TirupatiPrasadam #Tirupati #iPhone #iPhone16 #iPhone16Pro pic.twitter.com/SHB6s256FU
— LAKSHAY_25 (@lakshay2550) September 20, 2024
HITMAN and umpire’s reaction to virat kohli #INDvsBANTEST #INDvBAN #cricket pic.twitter.com/IS87DLB7v5
— M Sultan Msd (@MSultanMsd) September 20, 2024
IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli’s brain fade moment shocks Indian fans; The video goes viral#INDvsBAN #ViratKohli #India #Bangladesh #MehidiHasan #Gillhttps://t.co/uYeKV3yDjn
— Republic (@republic) September 20, 2024
Kinguu 💔 #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/nOqUeQAQyQ
— Tony Tarakian 🗡️ 🌊 (@tarun__designs) September 20, 2024
Oh, why didn’t they review it
— देऽटीNII (@DestinyyBoss) September 20, 2024
India In Strong Lead As Day 2 Ends
At the end of the day India found themselves at 81 runs with the loss of three wicketsIn reply to India’s first innings score of 376, they took a 308-run lead after dismissing Bangladesh for 149. Gill et al Rishabh pants the match is set to build on India’s significant advantage going into day 3. All eyes will be on the players as they continue to battle it out on the pitch, with tensions rising and the outcome still uncertain.
