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Criticizing a disputed umpiring decision equates to hating Indian growth?
Re-checked 20 Oct 2026: first published as Checks out, now Doesn't follow.
The post correctly notes that during the 2023 India vs Bangladesh World Cup match, Virat Kohli was on 97 with India needing 2 runs to win when the bowler bowled down the leg side and the umpire chose not to call a wide. Kohli subsequently hit a six to finish his century and win the match. However, the post's conclusion—that criticizing this disputed umpiring decision reflects resentment toward India's success—does not follow. While activist Abhijeet Dipke did criticize the call, framing a routine sports critique as proof of broader anti-India resentment is an unsubstantiated generalization.
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- Checked 20 Oct 2026
- Main source: Live Hindustan
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