During the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore, Virat Kohli made a rare fielding error. You saw him drop a catch at a crucial moment. Instead of questioning the moment, many fans chose a different target. The reaction quickly shifted online.
Kohli mistake sparks SG ball backlash
After the drop, fans turned their anger towards cricket ball brands SG and Kookaburra on Instagram. You could see comment sections flooded within minutes. Many claimed the ball was slippery and blamed poor grip for Kohli’s mistake. The focus moved away from the actual play.
Trollers target brands instead of player
Several Trollers directly tagged SG and Kookaburra in angry posts. One comment asked SG to improve the ball surface for King Kohli. Another claimed the ball quality cost India a wicket. The criticism ignored the reality of on field errors in cricket.
Similar trolling incidents in past
This pattern is not new. In March 2025, after Glenn Phillips dismissed Kohli in the Champions Trophy, fans wrongly trolled Philips. That time, the electronics brand faced abuse for a cricketing moment. You are seeing the same misplaced outrage repeat itself.
Despite the mistake, Kohli delivered a strong performance with the bat. He scored 124 runs off 108 balls, marking his 54th ODI century. India still lost the match by 41 runs. New Zealand secured their first ODI series win in India, making it a historic moment.
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