5 Times Virat Kohli was adjudged out controversially

Umpires play a critical role on the cricket field as they have the onus of making quick decision, ensuring the players follow the rules and conducting the game smoothly. Some of the umpires are lauded for their right decisions, while some receive flak from the cricket community for taking wrong decisions. On both occasions, it has a direct impact on the outcome of the match.

In the last few years, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has been involved in several controversies regarding the decisions made by umpires on his dismissals in the IPL as well as international cricket. Although the Decision Review System (DRS) has been a boon to the cricket world in terms of technology, it has not quite helped the former Indian captain to save his wicket in some situations.

With Kohli being one of the finest batters in the modern era, his wicket at any juncture of the game is a delight for the opposition. Hence, debates have ignited every time Kohli was dismissed in a controversial manner.

Let’s look at 5 times Virat Kohli was adjudged out controversially

5. Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022

In the Match 18 of Indian Premier League 2022 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kohli was given out controversially. In the 19th over of the game, he was given out LBW off youngster Dewald Brevis. He had to walk back after scoring a well-made 48 off 36 balls.

After the decision, Kohli immediately took the review and it was all upon the third umpire to take the final call on the dismissal. During the replay, it was found out that the ball has hit the bat and pad simultaneously, and the third umpire didn’t find ‘conclusive evidence’ to overturn the decision of the on-field umpire.

This left Kohli fuming as he walked toward the dressing room, and smashed his bat at the boundary ropes as well. According to the MCC Laws of Cricket for LBW, “If the ball hits the bat and pad simultaneously, the ball is considered to be touched the bat first and should be given not-out.”