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“Justice for Virat Kohli and RCB” – Navjot Singh Sidhu openly revolts against BCCI

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Former Indian cricketer and noted commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu extended his support Virat Kohli and shared his strong views on the entire saga that unfolded during the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, April 21.

Kohli’s controversial dismissal of KKR pacer Harshit Rana’s bouncer at the Eden Gardens Stadium sparked intense debate among fans and cricket experts. Rana’s full toss dropped and Virat found himself slightly outside the crease. Despite several replays, the on-field referee’s decision was upheld, with the third referee confirming the ball was legal.

Kohli, visibly furious, verbally targeted the umpire before storming back to the dugout. He had to return to the pavilion after scoring 18 runs off seven balls against KKR.

Following the controversial dismissal, opinions were divided on social media, with some labeling Rana’s actions as ‘legal’ while others criticized the third umpire’s decision to adhere to the referee’s call. However, Sidhu said that “Chhati thok ke kahunga, he was not out” on air.

Speaking on Star Sports, Sidhu recalled the time when MS Dhoni recalled Ian Bell during a Test match between India and England and for his gesture, he received the ICC Spirit of the Cricket award. He said the referee was wrong but “where was Shreyas Iyer? He should have called.”

Now, Navjot Singh Sidhu shared a clip on his social media account sharing his views on the controversial dismissal. He also urged the authorities to change the rules as Kohli was not away. Even the former Indian cricketer slammed KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer for not calling Kohli back.

The commentator said in a video shared on X that justice means ‘dhoodh ka dhoodh aur paani ka paani’. Navjot Singh Sidhu further said, “I am disappointed not only for Virat Kohli but also for RCB. rule by taking a funda height, did you see that it was 15 cm on your toes and 15 cm above it, or did you give him an allowance of 17 cm by measuring the height. That’s number one.

He continued, “Number two, the most important thing is that you legalized Beamer. In my time I have watched thirty years of cricket. When someone hits a yorker with sweat, the hand is turned, the ball is released and it comes. up from the waist, the batter leaves in surprise. He then used both hands to stand up and apologize. So if someone steps out and throws the ball over your head, you don’t even apologize?

Third, at the point of impact, when hit, it is at least 1 to 1.5 feet above the waist and 6 inches beyond the crease. It is 1.5 feet above and 6 inches beyond the fold. Do you mean he sank 2 feet while walking 1 foot? He ducked 2 feet while running 1 foot 6 inches outside the crease. When in doubt, go to the batter. In our time, whether I am in parliament or have been playing this game for thirty years, the laws are changing for the better.

Laws are made to improve the game. Change does not necessarily mean progress. Change for the better is progress. So I believe that this law needs to be carefully considered and amended. I say this again and again: when there is doubt, go to the hitter. He wasn’t outside.”

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