He said that even the batter knew that he hadn't hit the ball and it became the big issue.
India batter Virat Kohli was the middle man in the controversy that unfolded in the second ODI against Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. The batter was adjudged LBW when he missed the flick against spinner Akila Dananjaya in the 15th over of the chase.
Virat Kohli, however, was quick to take the DRS after a discussion with Gill. The ultra edge showed a spike when the ball was close to the bat, and the decision was overturned. There was clear daylight between bat and ball, and the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team players were fuming at the decision of the umpire as they couldn't believe what happened.
However, thankfully, the umpire's call didn't cost Sri Lanka much, as Jeffrey Vandersay then went on to remove Virat Kohli. The India batter got out for 14 runs and after his wicket, the visitors quickly got all out for 208 runs to lose the game by 32 runs and go 1-0 down in the series.
Aakash Chopra while talking about Virat Kohli's controversial LBW, said that it was Akila Dananjaya's wicket. He also talked about the poor batting display of the batters, saying that players are struggling because they are no longer used to turning tracks. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained:
"Kohli's dismissal was very interesting. The ball hit his back-pad and he reviewed immediately. But he also knew the ball hadn't hit the bat. But Ultra Edge said it had! It became a big issue because everyone felt it could have been Akila Dananjaya's wicket.
"Even if the opposition bowlers aren't of great quality, we are struggling. Do you know why? Because we are no longer used to these wickets. We play very well on flat tracks, even spin, better than most teams. We also bowl better spin on flatter tracks. But when the ball is turning, we fall on our knees."
Rohit has been batting well - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra further credited India skipper Rohit Sharma for his innings. He said that the opening batter proves that footwork is overrated and added that the captain is doing his job to perfection. He explained:
"Rohit has been batting well, hitting sixes while standing still. He has hit 302 sixes as an opener which is only behind Chris Gayle in ODIs. Sometimes he even shows that footwork is overrated... He's even doing it against spin.
"He has hit two half-centuries in consecutive matches so he's doing his job and scoring quickly so others can take their time."
Rohit Sharma scored 64 runs in the second ODI, and this was his second half-century in the series, having scored 57 in the first game. The third game between the teams will now be played on 7th August.
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