Explained: What Does ‘Fake Fielding’ Mean According To ICC Law | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli accused of 'fake fielding' by Bangladesh wicket-keeper© TwitterAfter India's five-run win over Bangladesh via DLS method in a 2022 T20 World Cup Super 12 game on Thursday, a controversy broke out after vice-captain Nurul Hasan alleged that on-field umpires had missed a "fake throw" by Kohli that could have tied the match. "It could have been a five-run penalty," he told reporters. "That also could have gone our way, but unfortunately... that didn't materialise." The incident took place in the seventh over of Bangladesh's innings, moments before rain stopped play, when Liton Das played the ball towards the deep off-side field off Axar Patel. As India's Arshdeep Singh threw the ball back, Kohli -- standing at point -- feigned a throw as the ball whistled past him.Umpires...