Kohli’s ‘Ruko Zara, Sabr Karo’ Moment: KL Rahul Survives Boland’s No-Ball Drama
The intense rivalry between India and Australia is reaching fever pitch at the Adelaide Oval, where the Pink Ball Test has taken center stage. This high-stakes clash has already delivered unforgettable moments, keeping cricket fans on the edge of their seats. For Indian fans, one of the highlights came when KL Rahul narrowly survived a dramatic dismissal, thanks to Scott Boland’s costly no-ball.
The incident unfolded shortly after India’s shaky start. Having lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for a golden duck, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were tasked with rebuilding the innings. However, just as it seemed India had found some stability, Scott Boland appeared to make an immediate impact. His very first delivery to KL Rahul struck him in line, prompting umpire Richard Illingworth to raise his finger in a confident LBW decision. Rahul, resigned to his fate, began walking back to the pavilion.
Enter Virat Kohli. The former Indian skipper, fully padded up and eager to take on Australia’s bowlers, made his way toward the boundary. But before he could cross the ropes, the drama escalated. The on-field umpire paused the game to check the legitimacy of Boland’s delivery. Replays revealed that Boland had overstepped, resulting in a no-ball. Additionally, the Snickometer confirmed no bat was involved, overturning the dismissal.
As KL Rahul returned to the crease, Kohli was sent back to the dressing room, his readiness to take the field temporarily halted. This sequence of events quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans dubbing Kohli’s reaction a “Ruko Zara, Sabr Karo” moment—a lighthearted nod to the relief of the no-ball call.
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Jaiswal’s Forgettable Start and India’s Top-Order Collapse
India’s troubles began from the very first ball of the match. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the visitors were dealt an early blow as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a golden duck, adding his name to an unfortunate list of Indian players dismissed on the first ball of a Test inning.
Despite the setback, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a resilient 50-run partnership. However, the Australian bowlers, led by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc, were relentless in their attack. KL Rahul’s reprieve after Boland’s no-ball offered some relief, but it was short-lived. Soon after, Rahul fell, triggering a chain of dismissals. Virat Kohli departed after scoring just seven runs off eight balls, and Shubman Gill followed him to the pavilion shortly after.
India’s Struggles Before Tea
At the time of writing, India finds itself in a precarious position, with four wickets down and only 82 runs on the board. Captain Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are at the crease, tasked with rescuing the innings. Australia’s disciplined bowling has kept India’s batsmen under constant pressure, leaving little room for error.
As the game progresses, India will need a significant contribution from their lower order to post a competitive total. Meanwhile, moments like KL Rahul’s no-ball survival highlight the fine margins that can define a match in this fierce rivalry. Fans can only hope for a turnaround as the Pink Ball Test continues to unfold.
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