Virat Kohli‘s much-anticipated return to red-ball cricket has not gone as planned, as he faced a disappointing outing in the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Despite receiving a warm reception from the crowd during his innings, the star batter failed to make an impact, raising questions about his form and decision-making.
In a match where India has shown dominance, Kohli’s dismissal sparked frustration among fans. He was caught behind in the first innings and made a significant blunder in the second, which led to him being adjudged LBW by umpire Richard Kettleborough off a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The incident left spectators bewildered, with many having their hands on their heads in disbelief.
A Costly Decision on Review
Kohli’s dismissal came after he engaged in a brief discussion with his batting partner Shubman Gill before deciding against a review. The ball, bowled at 84.9 kph, pitched full and struck Kohli on the pads as he attempted to clip it through the on-side. Initially convinced of his innocence, he began walking back to the pavilion without consulting for a review.
However, replays revealed that Kohli had indeed edged the ball before it struck his pad. UltraEdge showed a clear spike, indicating that he had made contact with the ball—a fact that even Kohli seemed unaware of at the time. The realization that he had made such an error led to gasps from the crowd, highlighting the disappointment of fans who had hoped for a strong performance from their star player.
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India’s Strong Performance Despite Kohli’s Struggles
Despite Kohli’s struggles, India has been in fine form throughout this match. The team posted an impressive total of 376 runs in their first innings, thanks to a century from Ravichandran Ashwin and valuable contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Following this strong batting display, India’s bowlers dismantled Bangladesh for a mere 149 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah shining with four wickets.
At the end of Day 2’s play, India had scored 81 runs for the loss of three wickets in their second innings. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 33 runs while Rishabh Pant added 12 runs to the score. The Indian team is looking to build on their lead and secure a commanding position in this Test match.
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