Virat Kohli Furious After His Controversial Dismissal, Throws Dustbin in Anger

Summary: Virat Kohli loses his cool and shouts at the umpire after a controversial dismissal. RCB lost the match by a mere one run.

Following a contentious dismissal, Virat Kohli voiced his displeasure to the umpires during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli scored 18 off only 7 balls after falling to Harshit Rana's slower ball. Kohli fought with the umpires after being given out, believing it was a no-ball for height.

Kohli was certain that the ball was over his waist and immediately went for a review. The replays revealed that Kohli was standing outside the crease, and the ball was dipping enough to end up below Kohli's waist if he was in his usual batting position. In this case, third umpire Michael Gough ruled against the RCB.

Kohli was noticeably angry by the decision, and his disappointment could be seen as he headed back to the bench. RCB's captain, Faf Du Plessis, continued to discuss the judgment with the umpires, while Kohli also approached the umpires and argued with them about it.

The star batter was enraged as he walked back and continued to yell something before slamming his bat and gloves to the ground and smashing a dustbin at Eden Gardens.

Was Virat Kohli out?

The answer is yes. Virat Kohli was out, as stated in the law books. Many clarifications to the law were made previously. But if you are still oblivious, please let us explain again. Kohli had stepped out for the full-toss and met the ball inches outside the crease. The umpires determine the no-ball over waist height solely based on the batter's original position, which is when he enters the stance. 

In this situation, if Virat had remained where he was and not stepped out to meet the ball over his waist, it would have been a no-ball. However, because he stepped out and the ball was dipping, the trajectory indicates that it would have met Virat below the waist if he had stayed within the crease in his initial position.