Rohit stunned as Kohli skips DRS after LBW dismissal: Details
Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed surprise when Virat Kohli chose not to use the Decision Review System (DRS) after being declared out. This incident took place during the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Chepauk in Chennai. In the 20th over, Mehidy Hasan's delivery resulted in an LBW decision by umpire Rod Tucker. Despite all three reviews remaining for India, Kohli decided against taking the review. Here's more.
Kohli's dismissal causes confusion
The confusion surrounding Kohli's dismissal was fueled by replays that showed a significant inside edge while playing the ball. This revelation caught many off guard, including captain Sharma, who, watching from the dressing room, reacted by exclaiming, "bat tha yaar" after seeing the replay. Umpire Richard Kettleborough, positioned at square leg, also reacted with a sheepish smile upon viewing the replay on the big screen.
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Kohli's performance and India's position post his dismissal
Kohli managed 17 runs from 37 balls and smashed two boundaries during his short stint. Post Kohli's dismissal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant steadied the innings, guiding India to 81/3 at stumps. By the end of Day 2, India had secured a substantial lead of over 300 runs. Notably, Kohli was dismissed for six runs off six balls by Hasan Mahmud during India's first innings.
Fan reactions and match analysis
Kohli's dismissal sparked a wave of horror among fans, some of whom blamed Gill for not persuading Kohli to use the DRS. The pair deliberated until the final moments of the DRS timer before deciding to save one of their reviews. At stumps on Day 2, India claimed a lead of 308 runs. India will be hoping to see Gill and Pant score useful runs and build the lead further on Day 3.
Kohli has been dismissed 21 times by spinners since 2021
As per ESPNcricinfo, Kohli has scored 609 runs at home since 2021, averaging 32.05. Overall, he owns 1,553 runs at 34.51. He has slammed two tons and seven fifties in 46 innings. Notably, Kohli averages 31.66 against spin since 2021, amassing 665 runs in 31 innings. He has been dismissed 21 times/ Meanwhile, Mehidy has dismissed Kohli twice across six innings in Tests, with the batter managing only 68 runs against the spinner.
