‘Hindustan ki hawae aapko Salam karti hai’ – Fans react as Richard Kettleborough refrains from calling wide as Virat Kohli neared his century in ODI World Cup 2023
In the recent India vs Bangladesh cricket World Cup match, fans were treated to a spectacular performance that left them in awe. India secured a victory with almost nine overs to spare, thanks to the incredible batting skills of Virat Kohli, who marked his 48th ODI hundred. However, what made this century even more remarkable was the unique story behind it.
As the match neared its conclusion, with India requiring only 25 runs to win, Virat Kohli found himself needing 25 runs to reach his century. In a heartwarming display of teamwork, Kohli and KL Rahul- who was batting at the other end- decided that Kohli should strive to achieve his hundred. With India poised for victory, KL Rahul began blocking deliveries, allowing Kohli to face the majority of the balls in his quest for a century.
KL Rahul said, "I denied single to Virat Kohli, he said it would be bad if you won't take singles, people will think I'm playing for personal milestone. But I said we are comfortably winning, you complete your century". pic.twitter.com/U1av1ID6x7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 19, 2023
The tension escalated as India needed just three runs to secure the win and for Kohli to reach his century. It was at this crucial moment that Bangladeshi bowler Nasum Ahmed delivered a ball down the leg side that appeared wide to the naked eye. Surprisingly, umpire Richard Kettleborough chose not to call it a wide, instead allowing Kohli the opportunity to hit the winning runs and complete his century.
Virat Kohli’s Incredible Century and the Umpire’s Controversial Wide Decision in India vs. Bangladesh World Cup Match!
Virat Kohli’s 48th ODI ton, which also marked his 78th international century, was sealed with a six as he smashed a full toss from Nasum Ahmed into the crowd. The celebration that followed in Pune was nothing short of electrifying.
The reason behind the umpire’s decision not to call it a wide delivery was due to the cricket rules. According to these rules, an umpire shall not adjudge a delivery as being wide if the striker’s movements cause the ball to pass wide of him, in accordance with the laws of the game.
The incredible moment quickly spread across social media platforms, with netizens taking to the internet to discuss the ‘Umpire’ and the term ‘Wide.’ This heartwarming incident not only added a unique twist to the match but also highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie in the world of cricket.
Look at how the fans have reacted:
Kohli fans after umpire didn't give widepic.twitter.com/WjG9B4denI
— Aman (@CricketSatire) October 19, 2023
https://twitter.com/SaranKL_/status/1715041067022655579?s=20
https://twitter.com/TasneemKhatai/status/1715041061394157995?s=20
Everyone included umpire want to see King Kohli century
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) October 19, 2023
He knew that wide was intensionally. Good decision. Virat deserved that century. Respect 🙏
— Amit Srivastava (@DesiCricketerr) October 19, 2023
Sab mei ek 👑 ka fan chupa hua hai 😍
— Thums Up (@ThumsUpOfficial) October 19, 2023
https://twitter.com/mr_akhtar_17/status/1715040805528773040?s=20
Grant this person a lifelong Indian visa without any charge! 🇮🇳
— Ratheesh Nair (@Ratheeshnair01) October 19, 2023
https://twitter.com/trollpakistanii/status/1715041411379384767?s=20
Virat Kohli deserved a Richard Kettleborough after facing a Nitin Menon. pic.twitter.com/pRra23W5H6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 20, 2023
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