Published: Dec 16, 2018, 10:45 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 16, 2018, 10:45 AM (IST)
India captain Virat Kohli scored a magnificent century on the third day of the ongoing second Test against Australia in Perth to keep his team in the contest. It was his 25th such score of Test career and sixth on Australian soil.
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However, the manner of his dismissal seems to have left a sour taste in the mouth of several India fans who took to Twitter to voice their disapproval.
Kohli edged on from Pat Cummins to be caught by Peter Handscomb at the second slip. The Aussies immediately began celebrating and the on-field umpire’s soft signal was out.
Handscomb took the catch real close to the turf and there wasn’t a conclusive evidence of the ball touching the ground meaning the third umpire had to upheld the on-field decision.
Kohli walked back after hitting 123 off 257 but Twitter, which was being used to wax lyrical about his innings few minutes before quickly transformed into a site where his fans began venting their collective frustrations.
Here’s how Kohli was dismissed
Doesn’t get much closer than that! Kohli has to go… #CloseMatters #AUSvIND | @GilletteAU pic.twitter.com/v6luCLWez1
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2018
And here’s how users reacted to it.
The ball hit the ground — Steve Lynch (@SteveLy43018984) December 16, 2018
Yup excellent catch great work by the umpire. #elitehonety pic.twitter.com/hWwRYaRdMr — kapil dahamiwal (@kkcool24399) December 16, 2018
He wasn’t out. Unfortunate that even after having technology we can’t make correct decisions. Visiting players in Australia suffer poor decisions, the trend continues.
— Harsh (@SanghviHarshraj) December 16, 2018
“Elite Honesty” Lying is exactly how Aus has always won
— Amarpreet Singh Lamba (@amarpreet_lamba) December 16, 2018
This was only way left to get Virat’s wicket. Unless such half chances are given Australia is sure to lose this test. India should take it in stride and not lose focus. When going gets tough Australians can only win by distraction not with their own skills. — Mahesh D (@maheshdut) December 16, 2018
Same onfield umpires are missing no balls right under their nose and suddenly they can spot this catch dead right, India needs an advice from BUNNINGS to counter attack this nonsense — Ravinder Singh (@RavWhat) December 16, 2018
Not out, not conclusive…
— Andrew Bradley (@AndrewBradley33) December 16, 2018
That’s a bit harsh. Too close to call. No different from a marginal LBW.
Needless controversy. IMPOSSIBLE for the player to know when it’s that tight. To cast aspersions on character a bit harsh IMO — Prerak (@prerakb) December 16, 2018
As per the rule and recent history, the such close calls have generally gone in the favour of the fielding side in the absence of a crystal clear evidence.
I know there will be a lot of debate on the Kohli dismissal but it is critical to note that the law says there must be conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field umpire’s decision. Kohli thought it bounced but historically those have been given out (more)
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 16, 2018
What’s your take?
