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'Felt bad for Virat...': Sanjay Manjrekar reacts after Virat Kohli's unreviewed dismissal

'Felt bad for Virat...': Sanjay Manjrekar reacts after Virat Kohli's unreviewed dismissal
Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)
New Delhi: Virat Kohli was declared out LBW during India's second innings against Bangladesh in the first test. Umpire Richard Kettleborough gave Kohli out after the ball struck him low on the front pad.The delivery, bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, had a speed of 84.9kph. Kohli missed his flick shot, resulting in the ball hitting his pad. After a brief discussion with Shubman Gill, he chose not to use the Decision Review System (DRS) and walked off the field.Kohli had previously hit two boundaries before his dismissal.Later, Ultraedge technology showed that Kohli's bat made contact with the ball before it hit his pad. If Kohli had opted for a review, the initial decision would likely have been overturned, allowing him to stay at the crease.Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar showed sympathy for Virat Kohli after an incorrect leg-before-wicket (LBW) decision. Kohli, having scored six runs in the first innings, was dismissed for 17 in the second innings."Felt bad for Virat today. He obviously didn't think he had hit it. Just wanted to know from Gill if the ball was hitting stumps. Despite Gill encouraging him to go for the review anyway he walked away dejected wanting to keep the 3 reviews for his team. #IndVsBan," Manjrekar tweeted.India is in a strong position, reaching 81 for three wickets at the end of play in their second innings, extending their lead to 308 runs. Shubman Gill, with 33 not out, and Rishabh Pant, with 12 not out, remained unbeaten at the crease.Earlier, in the first innings, Bangladesh managed only 149 runs before being dismissed. This gave India a significant lead of 227 runs, putting them in control of the match.


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