Virat Kohli Hits Back at Ian Healy’s ‘Respect’ Jibe

It is Ishant Sharma who brought that weird attention of the crowd today at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Ian Healy said in an interview given to a radio station that he is beginning to lose respect for Virat Kohli as he is being disrespectful to his opponents. The on-field officials immediately intervened to stop Smith but matters came to a head when Virat Kohli too joined the discussion, leading to an exchange between him and the rival captain. The video has been shared on the internet widely with people giving amusing comments on the Ishant’s act.

Virat Kohli’s expression and first reaction after Steve Smith was dismissed lbw on the final day of the Bangalore Test, could well rake up the next big cricket controversy in worldwide cricket.

Steve Smith’s side had been set a target of 188 following an inspired fightback with the ball from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. “May be I should have just put my hands up and done it (reviewed)”, said Smith.

Umpire Nigel Llong spotted Smith’s actions and asked him to leave the field.

Gavaskar said the turning point of the match was the dismissal of Australian captain Steve Smith.

“I am not sure, I think that is the question to ask them”.

“We’ve been quite successful, so all the bowlers have got him out once now”, Hazlewood said. I think Hot Spot works really well sometimes. India, after their win in Bengaluru, are going to be pumped up, while Australia aren’t going to sit quietly, especially after Kohli’s accusations.

The hosts skittled Australia for 112 to level the Test series at 1-1, but fireworks flew between Kohli and Smith after the Australian skipper made a cheeky glance to the changing rooms while he pondered a review. “I heard he said something about me not having good behaviour with the umpires”.

Kohli dropped a bombshell in his post-match press conference, all but accusing the Australians of cheating, and he did not miss their predecessors either. One person doesn’t make a difference to my life. “There was a bit of talk but I think that’s because they were trying to unnerve each other (Smith and Kohli) and get under the skin”.

Blustering batsman Virat Kohli was left dumbfounded by yet another failed referral in the second Test, which prompted indignant India to suggest match referee Chris Broad “would” review the incident.