Watch: Virat Kohli Doesn’t Shake Hands with Umpires After Disputed Dismissal

During a recent clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens Kolkata, Virat Kohli found himself at the center of a heated controversy. The star batter’s dismissal in the third over of the second innings sparked a fierce debate over the umpiring decision.

Kohli faced KKR’s Harshit Rana and the umpire adjudged him out, prompting Kohli to challenge the call with the third umpire. Despite inconclusive replays, the on-field decision remained unchanged, leading to Kohli’s departure from the crease after scoring 18 off seven balls.

Kohli’s frustration became evident as he engaged in a spirited argument with the on-field umpires, clearly unhappy with the call. This confrontation escalated when, in a moment of anger, Kohli refused to shake hands with the umpires after his dismissal—a moment widely shared on social media platforms.

The IPL authorities took swift action, imposing a fine of 50 percent of Kohli’s match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

According to the IPL’s official statement, Kohli’s actions constituted a level one offence under Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct, and he admitted guilt to the charge.

While controversies are not uncommon in cricket, Virat Kohli’s reaction highlights the intense emotions that players experience during high-pressure matches.