Virat Kohli’s Unfortunate Dismissal Draws Sympathy from Fans
Virat Kohli’s Unfortunate Dismissal Sparks Sympathy from Fans
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s dismissal on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune has drawn widespread sympathy from fans. With India chasing a mammoth target of 359, Kohli’s presence at the crease was crucial. However, a brilliant delivery from Mitchell Santner ended his innings prematurely.
Santner’s delivery zipped off the surface and struck Kohli in front of the leg stump. Umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger, prompting Kohli to review the decision. However, ball tracking showed that the ball would have clipped the leg stump, upholding the on-field call.
Kohli’s disappointment was evident as he hesitated to leave the field. Fans took to social media to express their sympathy for the Indian batter, labeling him as the “unluckiest cricketer of all time.”
“Umpires call never favored Kohli,” tweeted one fan. “Most unluckiest cricketer ever.”
Another fan commented, “How unlucky this man is… Umpire is always ready to raise his finger when it comes to Virat Kohli.”
Kohli’s dismissal left India in a precarious position, with the hosts struggling at 178-7 at tea. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were at the crease, but India faced an uphill battle to avoid their first Test series defeat at home since 2012.
Meanwhile, Santner continued to torment the Indian batting lineup, taking five wickets on Day 3. His performance put New Zealand on the verge of their first Test series win in India.