Virat Kohli wanted to keep 3 reviews for his team: Manjrekar on Chennai Test LBW

Sanjay Manjrekar expressed sympathy for Virat Kohli's unfortunate LBW dismissal during India's Chennai Test against Bangladesh, noting that Kohli, unsure about the delivery, chose not to use the DRS to save it for his teammates.

In Short

• Sanjay Manjrekar sympathized with Virat Kohli's unfortunate LBW dismissal
• Manjrekar said Kohli avoided DRS review, saving it for his teammates' use
• Rohit Sharma appeared frustrated after India’s early wickets fell

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed sympathy for Virat Kohli’s unfortunate dismissal in India's Chennai Test against Bangladesh on September 20. Kohli, who was given out LBW, was later revealed to have edged the ball, a fact confirmed by the replay. Kohli did not opt for the Decision Review System (DRS), unsure about the delivery, a missed opportunity that could have saved his wicket.

Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted this incident on Twitter, explaining that Kohli likely chose not to use the review in order to save it for his teammates, showcasing his selflessness. Kohli had struggled with the bat in the Chennai Test, scoring only 6 runs in the first innings and getting dismissed for 16 in the second. His early departure added to India’s troubles as they lost three wickets before lunch on Day 2.

"Felt bad for Virat today. He obviously didn’t think he had hit it. Just wanted to know from Gill if ball was hitting stumps. Despite Gill encouraging him to go for the review anyway he walked away dejected wanting to keep the 3 reviews for his team," Manjrekar's post said.

Captain Rohit Sharma appeared visibly frustrated as the team faced a challenging start, following Bangladesh's first-innings total of just 149 runs. India's bowling unit had dominated Bangladesh, restricting them to a low score, but their own batting woes made the match more competitive. Despite Kohli’s early dismissal, India managed to build a strong lead. They reached 81/3 at stumps on Day 2, with a 308-run lead, offering them a good position going into the next day’s play.

Manjrekar’s comments echoed the sentiment of Indian cricket fans, many of whom sympathized with Kohli’s dismissal, acknowledging that such mistakes can happen in the heat of the moment. However, the match was far from over, and India’s resilience with both bat and ball would be critical to securing a strong position in the Test.