IPL Commentator Claims to Receive Death Threats for Criticizing Virat Kohli: Dinesh Karthik Reacts to Shocking Allegation

Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull has revealed that he has been receiving death threats for his criticism of India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli. While the cricketer-turned-commentator has often labelled Kohli as the greatest batter of his generation, he also doesn’t shy away from criticising him whenever he needs to. As an observer of the game, Doull was one of several former players who had criticised Kohli for his batting strike rate during the initial phase of IPL 2024.

Kohli had also voiced his anger over the criticism of his batting approach, saying that he doesn’t like people to tell him how to construct him, considering that he has been winning games for over a decade. Despite the criticism, Kohli ended the season as the highest run-getter, scoring 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 154.7.

During a discussion, Kohli’s RCB teammate Dinesh Karthik suggested that Kohli thrives in such situations as he likes to prove his critics wrong. Karthik mentioned that Kohli is fueled by criticism and loves to prove people wrong, using it as motivation to perform better on the field.

Doull, on the other hand, emphasized that his criticism of Kohli is never personal and that he has a good relationship with the star batter. He mentioned that despite praising Kohli on numerous occasions, a minor criticism often leads to death threats from so-called fans.

Karthik condemned the death threats against Doull, urging Indian fans to differentiate between constructive criticism and personal attacks. He emphasized that Kohli appreciates constructive criticism and uses it as motivation to improve his game.

The incident sheds light on the intense scrutiny and pressure faced by players and commentators in the world of cricket, highlighting the need for fans to respect differing opinions and engage in healthy discussions rather than resorting to threats and personal attacks.