A stumping appeal against Virat Kohli on Sunday in the second T20I between India and England was sent to the third umpire, but despite little evidence of his foot being behind the line when the bails were dislodged, the Indian captain was let off.

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The umpiring, especially a few calls from the third umpire, had been in focus in the Test matches. On Sunday, the controversy was sparked again when Kohli was adjudged not out for the stumping appeal in the 16th over.

Adil Rashid had beaten Kohli on the outside edge and even as the skipper tried to drag his foot back, Jos Buttler dislodged the bails. Multiple replays showed it was a really close call with little evidence of any part of Kohli’s foot being behind the line.

Law 30.1.1 on the MCC Laws of cricket states that “A batsman shall be considered to be out of his/her ground unless some part of his/her person or bat is grounded behind the popping crease at that end.” Based on evidence, Kohli seemingly had no part of himself behind the popping crease.

There were a few strong reactions on social media after the decision. While India needed just 22 runs from nearly five overs at the time, the decision appears suspect based on evidence.

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