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'What A Waste' - Ravi Shastri Crucifies Virat Kohli Over Suicidal Run Out In Mumbai Test

Akshita Patel

Virat Kohli got run-out in third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai [Source : PTI]Virat Kohli got run-out in third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai [Source : PTI]

Virat Kohli landed on the wrong side of former head coach Ravi Shastri following a shocking end to Day 1 of the Mumbai Test between India and New Zealand. Shastri was irked over Kohli’s judgement error which resulted in a run-out and called it a waste of wicket on air during live commentary. 

India did everything right on Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand despite losing the toss. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar’s partnership led to a collapse of New Zealand to 235/10. In response, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma early, but Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 50 runs for the second wicket.

Ravi Shastri fumes at Virat Kohli over run-out

The hosts were cruising until the final 15 minutes of Day 1’s play. Jaiswal’s wicket forced in nightwatchman Siraj, whose golden duck prompted Virat Kohli to step in. All the veteran had to do was get through the final couple of overs before stumps. However, in an absolute brain fade moment, Kohli called for a non-existent run off Rachin Ravindra’s over. 

His quick sprint and desperate dive couldn’t save him as Matt Henry’s direct hit caught him way short of the crease, resulting in India’s third wicket in 8 balls. The senior was just playing his 6th delivery and was naturally expected to show more calmness.

Meanwhile, former head coach Ravi Shastri was fuming in the commentary box. He called out Virat Kohli’s judgement error and called it a waste of wicket, according to IndiaToday. Fans on the internet were equally angry, and the man himself, Virat Kohli, appeared dejected as he walked back to the dressing room.

"What a waste of a wicket. Don't know what was going through his mind," Shastri said during commentary.

Notably, Virat Kohli has scored just 92 runs in five innings this series with an average of 16.40. He is out of touch and is lacking confidence which is a concern especially with Border Gavaskar Trophy in sight.

Rohit Sharma leaves India hanging out in dry

Before Virat Kohli’s mishap, skipper Rohit Sharma threw his wicket away on just 18 off 18 balls. Despite getting dropped once, Sharma was undone by Matt Henry’s cutter and nicked it to Tom Latham at second slip. Sharma’s recent form in Test has also taken a hit, plummeting to a new low in the ongoing series against New Zealand.