Is Virat Kohli’s wicket against ICC rules? Know everything about this rule

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: The way Virat Kohli was given out in the second Test match against Australia has become a topic of discussion. Virat Kohli was adjudged LBW out by the umpire in the first innings of the Delhi Test. After which the fans got angry on social media. On social media, the fans lashed out against the umpire’s decision. In fact, it was clearly visible in the replays that the ball hit the bat, not Virat Kohli’s pad, but despite this the umpire declared the former Indian captain out.

Virat Kohli wrongly given out?

Apart from Virat Kohli, Team India looked extremely unhappy with the umpire’s decision, but was the decision to give Virat Kohli out right? Virat Kohli believed that the ball hit the bat instead of his pad. After the umpire declared Virat Kohli out, the former Indian captain took a review. It was clearly visible in the TV replays that the ball hit Virat Kohli’s bat, but despite this, the third umpire upheld the on-field umpire’s decision citing the umpires’ call.

What does the MCC rule say?

However, looking at the TV replays, it is clear that Virat Kohli was given out against ICC rules. According to MCC rule 36.2.2, if the ball hits the pad and the bat simultaneously, it is considered to be a ball on the bat. That is, according to the rules, Virat Kohli was not out, but due to the decision of the umpire, he had to return to the pavilion. On the other hand, talking about this match, the Indian team was reduced to 262 runs in the first innings. In this way, the Australian team got a lead of 1 run on the basis of the first innings.

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