Watch: Virat Kohli interferes as Gurnoor Brar gives brutal send-off to Tim Seifert in 4th NZ vs IND ODI
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Gurnoor Brar was at his fiery best after dismissing Tim Seifert in 4th NZ vs IND ODI.
Virat Kohli had to pull Gurnoor Brar away after the Indian pacer gave Tim Seifert an aggressive send-off during the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on November 13. Brar had just dismissed Seifert, who scored 58 runs, when the incident took place.
India won the toss and chose to bowl first. Seifert started well and attacked the Indian bowlers. He scored his half-century in just 39 balls and helped New Zealand get off to a quick start.
There had also been an exchange between Brar and Seifert before the wicket. The New Zealand opener had hit the pacer for boundaries earlier in the innings, and the two were involved in a verbal exchange.
Gurnoor Brar eventually got the better of Seifert in the 12th over with a short ball. The batter tried to pull it but got a top edge. Ishan Kishan ran back and took a diving catch to complete the dismissal.
Virat Kohli pulls Gurnoor Brar away after the send-off to Tim Seifert
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After taking the wicket, Brar walked towards Seifert and celebrated close to his face. Kohli quickly stepped in and pulled the young pacer away before the situation could get worse.
The on-field umpire also spoke to Brar and asked him to control his emotions. The incident came after the two players had already exchanged words earlier in the innings.
Brar had also impressed with the ball in India’s previous ODI against New Zealand. He picked up four wickets for just 30 runs in 10 overs during the second ODI in Wellington on November 7.
His spell helped India bowl New Zealand out for 134 runs. Brar dismissed Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith. He was also named Player of the Match as India won the rain-affected game by four runs under the DLS method.
Why did Virat Kohli pull Gurnoor Brar away?
Kohli pulled Brar away after the pacer gave Tim Seifert an aggressive send-off following his dismissal.
How many runs did Tim Seifert score in the fourth ODI?
Tim Seifert scored 58 runs off 48 balls against India.
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