'Legal delivery' against 'cold technology': Virat Kohli's controversial no-ball decision divides opinion among former cricketers

Virat Kohli's dismissal during Sunday's match against Kolkata Knight Riders has become a hot topic and has divided opinions not only among social media users but also among former cricketers. RCB's opener was dismissed in the second over of the RCB innings after the ball hit bowler Harshit Rana's hand. Kohli protested that Rana's batted ball was above his waistline and asked for a reconsideration, but the third umpire ruled that since the RCB batsman was outside his crease, the ball later dropped and fell below his waistline, making it a legal ball. made a ruling.

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Former cricketers and experts are divided on Virat Kohli's dismissal:

Commenting on the dismissal, former India batsman and commentator Mohammed Kaif posted on If the ball is at waist height when the ball hits the ball, it should be called a no-ball. I also always felt that the tracking of the ball dropped more rapidly.

Former Indian cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Siddhu also said on Sunday, “Chati tok ke kahunga is not out. The rules have changed. Laws that favor the game must be followed.” He strongly criticized the dismissal of Virat Kohli. It was a beamer, but whenever a bowler throws a beamer he apologizes, and when the impact of the ball hit the bat, the ball was almost a foot and a half up. So I think the rules should be changed. ”

Meanwhile, noted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle said the use of technology in the decision removed any suspicions of bias or favoritism. In a post to So it wasn't a matter of refereeing, it was a matter of calm use of technology.”

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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan also supported the use of technology and said it was a legal pitch as the ball was sinking. In the X video, Pathan said, “Virat Kohli was standing a little outside the crease and the delivery was a complete toss. If the delivery had been faster, he would have gone over his hips, but since the delivery was slow, , I was dipping.” …If Virat Kohli had stood at the popping crease, the ball would have been lower than the measured waist height and it would have been a legal delivery. ”