New Delhi: Virat Kohli has landed himself in controversy after a video emerged of him chewing a gum during the national anthem before India’s first Test match against Sri Lanka in Kolkata.


The Indian skipper has been facing criticism on the social media for his actions and even this might create a few problems for the 29-year-old.






This is not the first time a cricketer has been spotted for chewing a gum, earlier, Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Parvez rasool faced similar criticism for his act during his debut for India against England in January this year.







 


The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka witnessed a three-hour delay before Sri Lankan pacer Suranga Lakmal wreaked havoc to dismiss Indian openers and skipper Virat Kohli, who himself departed for a rare duck.


The game was called off for the day due to bad lights. India 17/3 at stumps.