Twitter reacts to Virat Kohli’s “out” gesture backfiring after Warner saves himself with last-second review
A gesture, a sign, that we’ve all been used to in this home season is Virat Kohli raising his index finger with confidence when a batsman opts for a review. However, that very gesture came back to bite the Indian skipper today as David Warner ended up saving his wicket with a last-ditch review.
What makes Virat Kohli special is not just his cricketing abilities, but his persona, his charisma and the swagger with which he plays the game. Ever since taking over as captain, Kohli has more often than not showcased his animated side, bringing to the field every ounce of passion that resides within himself. And in this home season, a signature gesture which we’ve all been used to is Kohli raising his index finger when the batsman opts for a review, almost asserting his authority by vindication “That is out. Don’t bother reviewing. I know.”.
But with confidence - that can sometimes translate into over-confidence - and cockiness, comes the risk of falling flat on your face, and today, Kohli had to cop one on the chin. After Australia got off to a rollicking start, it looked like Shardul Thakur had provided India with the breakthrough they so desperately needed, after Warner “gloved” one to the stand-in keeper KL Rahul. As the umpire immediately ruled the batsman out and the Indians jubilated, Warner got into a long discussion with his partner Aaron Finch, before eventually opting to review with less than a second left on the clock.
And as soon as the southpaw opted for the review, the Indian skipper cheekily, with confidence, raised his finger to suggest Warner that he was out. And as 33,000 fans at the Wankhede waited patiently for ultra-edge to indicate a spike off Warner’s bat (or) gloves, they were all left deflated after replays showed a flat line as the ball passed the bat.
Eventually, the third umpire Richard Kettleborough asked the on-field umpire to overturn the decision, meaning not only Warner saved his wicket by opting for an astounding last-second review, but the Indian skipper was also left flat-faced thanks to the ‘out’ gesture that he’d signalled moments before the DRS events unfolded on the big screen.
This is what happened!
— Nishant Barai (@barainishant) January 14, 2020
— Nishant Barai (@barainishant) January 14, 2020
Who would've thought!
That review by David Warner.. wow. #INDvAUS.
— J. (@JSingh20_) January 14, 2020
Shardul did bowl that extra ball!
@sanjaymanjrekar In the David Warner review
— Chirag Parmar (@kingchirag23) January 14, 2020
wide ball not given when Australia review was successful
Was it a point to get noticed??
If match ties at the end
Genius!
What a Review by David Warner
— Omesh Kasat (@omesh_kasat) January 14, 2020
Last second. @cricbuzz @vikrantgupta73 @ESPNcricinfo @BCCI @sports_tak #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/FsUHm2T00s
Well, that escalated quickly!
Oh wow. Unbelievable review from David Warner. He's not out. No glove. #INDvAUS
— Yash (@YashdeVilliers) January 14, 2020
That was a close one!
Imagine David Warner not reviewing that because time ran out (it almost did!). What is with DRS and Australia, geez. #INDvAUS
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 14, 2020
And after that Warner got his confidence back!
#INDvsAUS
— MÆSTRO (@Therightstriker) January 14, 2020
Shardul Thakur is being sent to Arabian sea by David Warner.
Come on guys!
Aaron Finch is absolutely creaming them right now and all the commentators can talk about is David Warner 🙄 It’s as if Finchy isn’t even out there #INDvsAUS #cricket
— Sam Watson (@RMIT_Swatson12) January 14, 2020
And we thought Indian commentators were bad!
Listening to Slater commentate is bad enough at the best of times let alone when David Warner is batting. Give everyone a spell mate!! #mute #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/1yMQs8nWgg
— Rosco Mac (@RossEMac) January 14, 2020
This tweet didn't age well!
David Warner in IPL VS David Warner in ODI
— Babar Khan 🇵🇰 (@Babarabt01) January 14, 2020
against India in India #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/wmg1pQsAaU
Another achievement for David Warner!
5000 ODI Runs for David Warner in ODI Cricket.
— Prathik 🇮🇳 (@traphikp) January 14, 2020
- Fastest Australian to achieve it
- 4th Fastest overall to do so
- 15th Australian to do so#INDvsAUS #Ausvsind #Warner #Aus #stats
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