NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Anil Kumble didn’t hold back while commenting on Virat Kohli 's run-out on Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand , describing the dismissal as 'suicidal'.
India, who ended the day at 86/4 in reply to NZ's 235, will begin Day 2 with Shubman Gill (31*) and Rishabh Pant (1*) at the crease as the hosts work to close the 149-run deficit.
On Team India's sudden collapse late in the day, Kumble said it's more than a concern at the moment.
"You can't have this repeatedly happening in every game, so it's more than a concern at the moment. You had an opportunity to get inside with just one wicket down of Rohit Sharma . And then yes, Jaiswal gets out and the night watchman comes in and gets out first ball, then this (Kohli run-out)," said Kumble, while talking on Jio Cinema, after the end of day's play.
Kumble pointed out that Kohli’s aggressive instincts may have led to a risky single that ultimately cost India a crucial wicket. He emphasized that such moments can disrupt the team’s momentum, especially when an experienced batter like Kohli is dismissed unnecessarily.
"Nobody expected the run-out. This was certainly not something that you expect of Virat Kohli getting run out in the last over or last few minutes of a day's play. And it was something that he just hit the shot and then went straight for a run, which is suicidal," the former cricketer added.
In 2024, Virat Kohli has accumulated 249 runs across six Tests and ten innings so far, with just one fifty and a highest score of 70.
However, in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, Kohli's performance has been more consistent. He has scored 560 runs in nine Tests, including a century and three fifties across 15 innings, with a best score of 121.
India, who ended the day at 86/4 in reply to NZ's 235, will begin Day 2 with Shubman Gill (31*) and Rishabh Pant (1*) at the crease as the hosts work to close the 149-run deficit.
On Team India's sudden collapse late in the day, Kumble said it's more than a concern at the moment.
"You can't have this repeatedly happening in every game, so it's more than a concern at the moment. You had an opportunity to get inside with just one wicket down of Rohit Sharma . And then yes, Jaiswal gets out and the night watchman comes in and gets out first ball, then this (Kohli run-out)," said Kumble, while talking on Jio Cinema, after the end of day's play.
Kumble pointed out that Kohli’s aggressive instincts may have led to a risky single that ultimately cost India a crucial wicket. He emphasized that such moments can disrupt the team’s momentum, especially when an experienced batter like Kohli is dismissed unnecessarily.
"Nobody expected the run-out. This was certainly not something that you expect of Virat Kohli getting run out in the last over or last few minutes of a day's play. And it was something that he just hit the shot and then went straight for a run, which is suicidal," the former cricketer added.
In 2024, Virat Kohli has accumulated 249 runs across six Tests and ten innings so far, with just one fifty and a highest score of 70.
However, in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, Kohli's performance has been more consistent. He has scored 560 runs in nine Tests, including a century and three fifties across 15 innings, with a best score of 121.
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