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Virat Kohli Celebration Controversy Virat Kohli won the RCB by scoring 73* against Punjab Kings, but the celebration after that has been engulfed in controversies. Fans raging to tease Shreyas Iyer …Read more

Virat Kohli's celebrations against Punjab Kings in controversies
Highlights
- Controversy over Virat Kohli's celebration
- Akash Chopra criticized in a gesture.
- BCCI accused of double standards.
New Delhi. Former cricketers and fans have demanded a ban on former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli on Sunday (April 20). He played an important role in the 7 -wicket victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Playing an unbeaten 73 run innings, brought the team to victory, but the fans did not like the action after that. Virat Kohli celebrated with teasing Shreyas Iyer.
After defeating Punjab by seven wickets, Virat Kohli objected to the fiery celebrations made in front of Shreyas Iyer. Some people accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of adopting 'double standards' as they did not take any action against the former Indian batsman. Young players like Digvesh Rathi were reprimanded for his 'notebook' celebration.
Jitesh Sharma dials 6⃣ to seal it in style 🙌
Virat Kohli Remains Unbeated on 73*(54) in Yeet Another Chase 👏@Rcbtweets Secure round 2⃣ of the battle of reds
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