Kohli Demands Change After Bizarre Run Out Mishap
"Clean Bowled by a Full Toss, Now This..."
India's batting mainstay, Virat Kohli, has called for a review of the run-out rules following his controversial dismissal during India's second ODI against Bangladesh. In a bizarre twist of events, Kohli was clean bowled by a full toss delivery, making it the second instance in quick succession where he was dismissed in an unusual manner.
The Incident
During India's chase of Bangladesh's 271, Kohli was on strike with Ishan Kishan at the other end. Kishan misjudged a full toss and played it straight to the bowler, who collected the ball and threw it at the stumps. Kohli, backing up too far, was caught short and was adjudged run out.
Kohli's Reaction
Immediately after the dismissal, Kohli expressed his frustration and disbelief. He questioned the fairness of being dismissed in such a manner, especially after his unfortunate dismissal during the first ODI, where he was adjudged LBW by the third umpire despite the ball clearly missing the leg stump.
Call for Rule Review
Kohli's dismissal has sparked a debate about the current run-out rules. The Indian skipper believes that a batsman should not be penalized for backing up too far if the delivery is a full toss or a wide, as it is beyond their control.
"It's ridiculous to be honest. If the ball is a full toss or a wide, it's not the batsman's fault. We need to look at the rules again and make sure they are fair," Kohli said.
ICC's Response
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has acknowledged Kohli's concerns and has indicated that it will review the run-out rules during its next meeting. The ICC also highlighted that the current rules have been in place for over a decade and have been consistently applied.
Debate Continues
The debate over run-out rules is likely to continue, with different opinions emerging from both players and fans. Some argue that the rules are fair and should not be changed, while others believe that they need to be revised to prevent unfair dismissals.
It remains to be seen whether the ICC will make any changes to the run-out rules, but Kohli's demand has certainly brought the issue into the spotlight.