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 Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) 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.” 4. India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, 2021 Virat Kohli wicket. (Photo Source: Disney + Hotstar) In December 2021, India faced the challenge of New Zealand in a two-match Test series. Although the Indian team secured a 1-0 victory, the dismissal of Kohli was one of the most talked-about topics during the deciding match and even after the completion of the series. In the second test at Wankhede Stadium, Kohli came at no. 4 after the fall of quick wickets of Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara. The Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel was beaming with confidence with consecutive wickets and followed the same plan to attack at Kohli’s pads to get his wicket. The then Indian captain managed to play out three balls but was given out on the fourth ball of his innings in an LBW dismissal. Kohli was quite certain of having an inside edge before the ball got him in the pads, and reviewed it. Similiarly like his controversial dismissal in IPL 2022, the third umpire could not find enough evidence to rule out the decision made by the on-field umpire, despite the ultra-edge showing a spike as the ball passed through the bat. 3. India vs Australia, 2nd Test, 2017 Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter) It was the first occasion when Kohli was involved in a controversy regarding the DRS system. In the 2nd Test of the bilateral series between India and Australia in 2017 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood caught Kohli leg-before wicket, with the ball staying low. The Australian fielders appealed immediately, as the ball stayed low, and the on-field umpire signalled out immediately. The Indian captain instantly took a review, without consulting the non-striker as he was sure about hitting the ball. During the replay, the Ultra Edge suggested the ball has made contact with the bat and pad at the same time. With the impact in line, the ball went on to hit the stumps marginally, and the on-field umpire’s signal sealed the fate of Kohli’s innings. However, the Indian team secured the victory by 75 runs in that Test match. 2. India vs Pakistan, 2016 Asia Cup Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter) In the Match Four of the Asia Cup 2016, India got off to a bad start while chasing a total of 83 runs as Pakistan took three wickets in the first three overs. Then duo of Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh stitched a crucial partnership of 68 runs. But, Kohli was given out leg-before wicket off Mohammad Sami in the 15th over of the innings. Replays of the delivery showed that Kohli had inside edged the ball on to his pad but the on-field umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge raised his finger. The right-handed batter was dismissed on a well-made 49 off 51 balls, which ensured the win of the Indian team. But, his actions after the dismissal were found to breach the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. Subsequently, he was fined 30% of his match fee for displaying dissent by initially showing his bat and then uttering some words at the umpire which does not fall in line with the spirit of the game. 1. India vs Zimbabwe, 2013 Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter) During the seventh over of the Indian innings in the 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe in 2013, Kohli was involved in a controversial dismissal. In an attempt to go past the mid-wicket off medium-pacer Kyle Jarvis, Kohli was caught by the fielder Malcolm Waller. The fielder was not sure about the catch being taken cleanly and requested a review from the umpire. Although the replays could not clear the doubt of a proper catch, Kohli was given out, which irked him. He even argued with both on-field umpires regarding the decision. Kohli expressed his displeasure over the decision by throwing his bat in anger and walking back to the pavilion shaking his head. Although he could score only 14, the team managed to win the match by 58 runs.

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5 Times Virat Kohli was adjudged out controversially

Virat Kohli has certainly been unlucky on quite a few occasions.

1. India vs Zimbabwe, 2013

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