Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praises Royal Challengers Bangalore* (RCB) icon Virat Kohli during Saturday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals After his slow batting, he was severely criticized by fans. Kohli completed his half-century off 39 balls while he reached triple figures with 67 balls. Kohli’s ton is the slowest in IPL history, tied with former RCB batsman Manish Pandey.

“Bish said on live broadcast that Kohli completed his fifty in just 39 balls. You disappointed me @irbishi,” a fan wrote in the post and tagged the same post Bishop.

However, the cricketer-turned-commentator apologized to fans for his choice of words.

“I put an ‘L’ on that one. I know exactly what T20 batting means, but the word I inserted was inaccurate. My choice of words and language in keeping with the format of the game needs to be more precise and It will continue. Sorry,” Bishop responded.

I put an “L” on that one. I know very well what T20 batting means, but it is inaccurate for me to insert the word. My choice of words and language to be consistent with the format of the game needs to be more precise and will continue to be. Apologize.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 6, 2024

Kohli stood alone for RCB, scoring 113 off 72 balls and remaining unbeaten. Apart from Faf du Plessis, no other batsman has crossed the 10-run mark.

Kohli’s efforts were not enough, however, as inaugural champions RR remained unbeaten with four wins this season to top the 10-team table, ahead of No. 1 who had three wins in as many games. Two Kolkata Knight Riders.

Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 100 to beat Kohli’s sloppy century as RR chased down the target with 5 balls left.

However, Kohli has cemented his place in the batting charts this year with 316 runs in 5 games.

The 35-year-old is still waiting for his first IPL title in Bengaluru.

“I don’t want to be too aggressive and keep the bowlers guessing. They want me to work hard and get me out,” Kohli said.

“It’s just experience and maturity. I’m ready to compete.”

(With AFP input)