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Fact-Check: Did Richard Kettleborough Help Virat Kohli Score A Hundred Against Bangladesh?

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar20/10/2023No Comments2 Mins Read
Fact-Check: Did Richard Kettleborough Help Virat Kohli Score A Hundred Against Bangladesh?

In a thrilling encounter at the ICC World Cup match in Pune, the batting maestro Virat Kohli, with his 48th century in One Day Internationals (ODIs), led India to a resounding victory over Bangladesh. The century he scored was nothing short of sensational and played a pivotal role in India’s triumphant run chase. However, it’s essential to scrutinize a crucial turning point in the match that has sparked significant debate among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Did the on-field umpire, Richard Kettleborough, inadvertently assist Kohli in achieving this remarkable feat?

In the closing stages of the match, with India needing a mere two runs for victory and Kohli tantalizingly close to his century at 97 not out, a moment of high tension arose. It was during this crucial stage that the match hung in the balance. The debate centres on the decision not to declare the delivery from Nasum Ahmed as a wide on the very first delivery of the over.

Fact-Check: Did Richard Kettleborough Help Virat Kohli Score A Hundred Against Bangladesh?

The moment was nothing short of electrifying. As Ahmed bowled a flatter delivery down the leg side, it narrowly missed Kohli’s leg. To the astonishment of fans worldwide, the umpire, Richard Kettleborough, refrained from signaling it as a wide. This decision was to prove pivotal, as it granted Kohli the opportunity to reach his century.

After facing a dot ball in the subsequent delivery, the modern-day maestro lived up to expectations by smashing the third ball out of the park. This remarkable feat triggered celebrations, not only from Kohli himself but also from his teammates and the countless fans who had been anxiously watching. The decision not to declare the delivery-wide undoubtedly provided Kohli with the opening he needed. But the question that lingers is whether this was a deliberate act on the part of the umpire or a mere oversight. It is to be noted that the umpire can refrain from giving a wide, if the bowler is deliberately trying to bowl a wide to stop a century.

In the end, both Virat Kohli and Team India emerged victorious, with Kohli’s century proving to be the defining moment in a pulsating contest. The century was sealed with a breathtaking six off Nasum Ahmed’s delivery during the 42nd over, a moment that left cricket enthusiasts around the world in awe.

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Rohit Sarkar is a passionate cricket writer with years of experience covering the sport. Born and raised in India, Rohit developed a love for cricket at a young age and has been following the game ever since.Rohit has covered some of the biggest cricket events around the world, including the ICC World Cup, the IPL, and the Ashes.His writing style is both informative and engaging, making complex cricket concepts easy to understand for fans and newcomers alike. Rohit is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the excitement and drama of live matches in his writing.Overall, Rohit's love for cricket shines through in his writing and his passion for the sport is contagious. His work has been published in numerous publications and websites, making him one of the most respected and sought-after cricket writers in the industry.

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