Should The Batsman Get Advantage? Virat Kohli's Dismissal Opens Up Old Debate Again | Out Or Not Out?

IND Vs NZ: The third umpire said that there is "no conclusive evidence" to give Virat Kohli not-out. Do you think that was out? Watch video

Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal | Image: Twitter

Virat Kohli got out for a duck on Friday while playing the second Test match against New Zealand. He was out LBW to Ajaz Patel. The world is now divided over the dismissal. Indian fans think that Kohli was not out, but a section also believes that he was adjudged out correctly. 

So, Patel bowled a slow left-arm delivery to Virat. Kohli played a forward defensive shot but got wrapped on the pads. The Indian captain right away reviewed it thinking that the ball hit the bat before hitting the pad. As it turns out, the third umpire decided to stay with the on-field decision, and Kohli was given out.

In the replay, we can see that the ball hits the bat and the pad almost at the same time, and it was difficult for the naked eye to make the judgment. The third umpire said that there is "no conclusive evidence" to give Virat Kohli not-out. As the Indian captain walked back to the pavillion, he smashed his bat on the boundary hoarding.

Take a look at Virat Kohli's dismissal:

Virat Kohli unhappy with the umpire's decision. His return to Test cricket lasted only 4 deliveries as he registers his second duck this year. #INDvNZ #CricketTwitter #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/fszwXR5pd9

— Mustafa Raza Khan (@im_mrk_77) December 3, 2021

Virat Kohli unhappy with the umpire's decision. His return to Test cricket lasted only 4 deliveries as he registers his second duck this year. #INDvNZ #CricketTwitter #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/fszwXR5pd9

— Mustafa Raza Khan (@im_mrk_77) December 3, 2021

BCCI also posted about the incident and asked fans for their opinions. The Netizens were agitated at Kohli's wicket.

India is currently playing the first session. Mayank Agarwal is at the crease with Wriddhiman Saha.