What Is the Rule Of ICC On ‘Fake Fielding’? Which Is Trending On Social Media Because Of ‘Virat Kohli’

In the game between India and Bangladesh, there are many controversies trending on social media, and the most controversial incident is the fielding of Virat Kohli.

Virat’s Incident Explained:-


Indian fielder Virat Kohli has been accused of “fake fielding”. During the game, Virat pretended to throw the ball, which was against the spirit of cricket and also against the law of the ICC. Indian team should have been fined 5 runs, but the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus or Chris Brown, hadn’t shown any interest. Bangladeshi wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan accused it as a “fake fielding”.

Here is the Law of ICC:-

According to Law 41.1, “It is unfair for any fielder willfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batter after the striker has received the ball” this means India would have been penalized with 5 runs after the deliberate distraction of ball.

Here is the Full Law on Fake fielding:-

41.5 Deliberate distraction, deception, or obstruction of batter

41.5.1 It is unfair for any fielder willfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batter after the striker has received the ball

41.5.2 It is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any distraction, deception, or obstruction is willful or not.

41.5.3 If either umpire considers that a fielder has caused or attempted to cause such a distraction, deception, or obstruction, he/she shall immediately call and signal Dead ball and inform the other umpire of the reason for the call.

41.5.4 Neither batter shall be dismissed from that delivery.

41.5.5 If an obstruction involves physical contact, the umpires together shall decide whether or not an offense under Law 42 (Players’ conduct) has been committed.

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