The Chennai Test marked a notable return for Virat Kohli to the Test format after an extended hiatus. However, it quickly turned into a match that raised eyebrows due to a rather unexpected blunder from the Indian batting stalwart. In both innings, Kohli struggled to make a significant impact, but it was his decision-making in the second innings that left players, fans, and commentators alike in a state of disbelief.
Virat’s Uncharacteristic Blunder on the Field
During the Chennai Test, Virat Kohli’s batting performance was less than stellar: he managed to score just 6 runs in the first innings and followed it up with 17 runs from 37 balls in the second innings. The shocking twist of fate occurred when he was given out LBW to Mehdi Hasan. What surprised many was that despite not being out LBW, Kohli opted against reviewing the decision, a rarity for a player of his caliber.
The replay later revealed that the ball had actually made contact with Kohli’s bat before striking his pad. This oversight proved costly, as he walked back to the pavilion instead of challenging the umpire’s decision via the Decision Review System (DRS). His dismissal not only puzzled the crowd but also irked his teammates, including captain Rohit Sharma, who was visibly frustrated in the dressing room after watching the replays.
Ultraedge shows a spike on Virat Kohli’s bat.
โ Review was not taken by Kohli.
The Developments of the Match
The second day of the test saw Team India progressing their innings after posting 339 runs. Unfortunately for the team, it lost all its wickets and ended at 376 runs, leaving the match wide open. On the bowling front, the Indian bowlers showcased their prowess, dismissing Bangladesh for just 149 runs in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 crucial wickets, while Mohammad Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, and Akash Deep contributed with 2 wickets each.
By the end of the day’s play, India had a commanding lead of 308 runs, reaching 81 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their second innings. As the match heads into the third day, the Indian team is on the lookout for a robust score to further establish their dominance.
