Virat Kohli once again found himself in warm water after a video clip from IPL 2025 Qualifying 1 sparked rage among cricket fraternity. During high stakes qualifier 1 between Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBK), Virat Kohli was seen deflecting young batsman Musheer Khan, and the moment quickly went viral on social media.
The clip has gone viral on social media, with many fans blaming Kohli for the words he used to rattle the batter of the young king of Punjab in the midst of a fierce clash in Chandigarh. The incident unfolded when Musheer Khan came out on the bat ninth against the RCB.
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Fielding in his first slip, Virat Kohli made a furious statement to make Musheer uneasy. In the video clip, Kohli was asked, “Yeh Paani Pilaata hai. (He is offering water).)
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The comments may have been part of Kohli’s attack on the field, but many felt it crossed the line, especially given Musheer’s younger and rising star. Many accused Kohli of disrespecting young talent in order to assert control on the field.
However, some fans defended him, saying that it was a typical matchday joke and nothing more. They argued that Kohli was merely pointing out that Musheer was brought in as a moment of shock replacement after providing water.
Even if he plays with his baby, he wants to win: Atul Wasan protects Virat Kohli
Now, former Indian Pacer Atul Wasan has responded to the controversy, downplaying the incident and suggesting that such a fiery moment in a competitive game is normal. He pointed out that Kohli’s passion and desire to win is causing his offensive edge. Fans have seen it for many years.
Wasan lightly suggested that Virat Kohli would show the same intensity, even in a match with his own baby at home, regardless of who he faces.
Atul Wassan said on Ottplay’s “Bail and Joke” show, “Virat has a competitive nature. Even if he plays with his own baby, he wants to win. Think equally and don’t expect inches when playing the game.
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Atul Wasan says sleds are normal
Wasan said that sleds are part of the game and players should be allowed to express themselves unless there is a physical conflict. The former Indian bowler also noted that it will be up to match officials to decide what to cross the line.
Wassan said, “If you can’t have time, don’t commit a crime. If someone is doing it on the line, it’s fine. Sledge is ironic, wit, and uncomfortable. Of course, there should not be any physical conflict, but certain gestures should not be misinterpreted.
Notably, the RCB crushed the PBK with eight wickets in Qualifying 1 to reach the IPL 2025 Final. Currently, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru will face Mumbai Indians or Punjab in the summit clash held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3rd.
