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The second Test match between India and Bangladesh saw a moment of amusement unfold between India's star batsman Virat Kohli and the on-field umpire, Richard Kettleborough. Kohli, dismissed lbw by Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz during India's second innings, opted to walk off without taking a review, despite his teammate Shubman Gill suggesting otherwise. Replays later revealed an inside edge onto the pad, indicating a potential error in the dismissal. Kettleborough's reaction, a broad smile, to Kohli's decision went viral on social media, highlighting the unexpected comedic element of the situation.
The next day, during the final innings of the match, Kohli approached Kettleborough, who was officiating the match. The two engaged in a brief, light-hearted conversation, with Kettleborough's remark leaving Kohli in stitches. The video of their interaction was also widely shared online, showcasing the camaraderie between the player and the umpire, even after the previous day's incident.
The match itself saw strong performances from the Indian team. Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, resuming India's second innings, both reached their respective centuries. The pair put on a valiant 167-run stand for the fourth wicket, helping India declare their innings at 287/4, setting Bangladesh a daunting target of 515 runs. Pant's century was his first in Test cricket since a serious car accident in December 2022, and it marked his sixth Test century, equaling MS Dhoni's record for most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman. Meanwhile, Gill, batting at number three, solidified his position with his fifth Test hundred and third of 2024.
Bangladesh, despite their valiant effort, ultimately struggled to keep up with the target. They managed to reach 158/4, but still needed 357 runs to win. India's spin bowler, R Ashwin, who scored a century in the first innings, took three wickets, proving instrumental in putting pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen. The match concluded with India securing a comfortable victory, but not before the humorous exchange between Kohli and Kettleborough provided a lighter moment during the intense competition.