Day 4 of the 4th Test between India and Australia saw a crucial 102-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli that revived India’s chances. However, the partnership ended in an unfortunate mix-up, leading to Jaiswal’s dismissal. The confusion over a risky single left fans and experts divided over who was at fault—Jaiswal for calling the run or Kohli for declining it.
Manjrekar vs Pathan: A Heated Post-Match Debate
During the post-day show on Star Sports, former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan clashed over the incident. Manjrekar argued that Virat Kohli should have trusted Jaiswal’s call, as the latter was running to the danger end. “It was a schoolboy error from Kohli to look back and decide against the run,” Manjrekar asserted.
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Pathan countered, suggesting that Kohli’s decision to decline the run was justified given the ball’s speed towards Pat Cummins. “A non-striker has the right to refuse a risky run if they feel it’s unsafe,” he said. The exchange became intense, with Manjrekar sarcastically suggesting that Pathan’s view should be added to coaching manuals.
Sanjay Manjrekar also linked Kohli’s subsequent dismissal to the guilt he might have felt after Jaiswal’s run-out, saying, “Kohli lost focus after the incident, which contributed to his wicket.”
The debate has since become a talking point among cricket fans, highlighting the emotional stakes and nuances of on-field decisions in high-pressure matches.
