The Indian team was disappointed with the outcome of the review involving the wicket of South Africa captain Dean Elgar. Virat Kohli and several other Indian players voice their disapproval with their comments which were caught by the stump-mic.
In response to comments made by the Indian team, SuperSport issued a statement to AFP. The statement read:
Several Indian players were heard complaining about the decision and there appeared to be suggestions that the broadcaster was manipulating the technology.
There has been no indication from match referee Andy Pycroft or the International Cricket Council whether any disciplinary action will be taken against the players. The voices of Indian captain Virat Kohli, vice-captain KL Rahul and bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, were heard through the stump microphone.
“Not what you expect from an Indian captain” – Gautam Gambhir
Former Indian player Gautam Gambhir has slammed captain Virat Kohli for his on-field comments over the DRS row.
Kohli, while on the field, had highlighted that SuperSport was trying to catch Indian fielders tampering with the ball while they were only shining the ball. Kohli went near the stump mic and said:
Gambhir considered such behavior by Kohli to be ‘immature’ and ‘exaggerated’. Speaking to Star Sports, he said:
He continued:
Despite the outrage on Day 3, South Africa comfortably chased the target of 212 with seven wickets in hand in the second session on Day 4 and won the series 2-1.
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