India vs New Zealand: Umpire’s error - Sanjay Bangar backs Virat Kohli over contentious LBW call in Mumbai

India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli was miffed an LBW decision from on-field umpire Anil Choudhary as he was adjudged out for 0 on his return to competitive action. Sanjay Bangar called the decision an error from the umpire.

Former India batting coach and all-rounder Sanjay Bangar backed Virat Kohli after the India captain was left fuming over a contentious LBW call on Day.1 of the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

Virat Kohli was dismissed for 0 in 4 deliveries after left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel trapped him LBW. Umpire Anil Choudhary gave it not out but Kohli went for the review straightaway, hinting he had hit the ball before it deflected onto the pad.