Mount Maunganui. In the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand, the atmosphere on the field became heated when Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar lost his cool after taking a wicket. The Indian team had to wait for 12 overs for the first success. Finally, on the last ball of the 12th over, Gurnoor sent Kiwi opener Tim Seifert to the pavilion. However, the manner in which Gurnoor gave the send-off to Seifert in celebration of getting the wicket increased the tension on the field. Seeing the situation worsening, Virat Kohli intervened and pacified Gurnoor and took him away from Seifert.
Seifert's wicket on a ball with a speed of 144
On the last ball of the 12th over, Gurnoor Brar bowled a short ball at a speed of about 144 kilometers per hour. Tim Seifert, who was playing on 58 runs at that time, could not understand the speed and bounce of the ball properly. He tried to play a pull shot, but the ball hit the upper part of the bat and rose high in the air.
Ishan Kishan, who was behind the wicket, showed great agility and took the catch while running backwards to the left. In this way the Indian team got its first success and Seifert's innings came to an end.
Seeing Gurnoor's attitude, Virat Kohli came in between.
As soon as the catch was completed, Gurnoor Brar excitedly went straight in front of Seifert and started shouting aggressively. After his send-off the atmosphere on the field became tense. To handle the situation, Virat Kohli immediately reached Gurnoor and caught him and separated him from Seifert.
On-field umpire Chris Brown also intervened in the matter. He spoke to Gurnoor Brar and instructed him to exercise restraint.
Action may be taken against Gurnoor
This aggressive celebration of Gurnoor Brar can now cause trouble for him. The match referee can take cognizance of this issue of send-off. If his actions are considered a violation of the code of conduct, then action may be taken against the young Indian fast bowler under ICC rules.
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