Virat Kohli’s Dismissal Against KKR: Why It Wasn’t a No-Ball Explained

The controversy surrounding Virat Kohli’s dismissal during a recent match has sparked debate. Despite contentious decisions by the umpires, some believe that Kohli’s dismissal was unjust. However, it is important to note that the decision was made based on technological assessment and Kohli’s subsequent review. The third umpire’s ruling stated that Kohli was standing outside his crease and the delivery from the bowler was fair.

Technological measurements indicated that had Kohli stayed inside the crease, the ball would have reached him at a height of 0.92 meters, rendering the delivery not a no-ball. As a result, the rule did not come to Kohli’s rescue in this specific case. The argument persists as to whether the rule regarding the measurement of the ball’s height from the position of the popping crease is appropriate. Despite Kohli’s belief that the ball was higher than his waist, the decision stood, prompting further discussion about the rule’s validity.

Some have expressed concern that despite Kohli’s slight movement out of the crease, the potential danger of a beamer from the bowler remained, and that the rule may not sufficiently protect the batting player in such instances. This has led to ongoing debate about the fairness and effectiveness of the rule in question.