While Kohli's name was dragged into the controversy, former Australia captain Tim Paine also made a shocking statement by calling Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action similar to that of Jasprit Bumrah.
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While writing for the Daily Telegraph, Ben Horne called the ICC "sport’s biggest toothless tiger" and argued how Kohli was given with such a small punishment while Kuhnemann was reported despite bowling with an orthodox action.
"They are completely different situations that don’t even belong in the same conversation other than the all too familiar running theme that the game’s governing body is sport’s biggest toothless tiger, until an easy target (Matthew Kuhnemann) presents itself," he added.
Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident
After the end of the day's play, Kohli received a fine of 20% of match fees and also a demerit point. He accepted the sanctions but the former Australian cricketers were not satisfied and accused the match referee of being too soft towards the star Indian player.
Tim Paine compares Matthew Kuhnemann with Jasprit Bumrah
“I think there’s a bit of flexion, not dissimilar to a Jasprit Bumrah. I think he’d be flat as a tack I’d imagine. In cricket, being accused of throwing is not a great mark to have against your name. You’re being accused in a way, of cheating," Paine said.
While a no. of cricket experts believe that Bumrah chucks in his action, the ICC has called it "hyperextension" rather than bending, which is totally fine according to the rules.
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