New Delhi: During the first Twenty20 international between India and New Zealand at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday, television cameras showed Virat Kohli, sitting in the team dugout, speaking on a walkie-talkie. Immediately, social media became abuzz about the legality of what was visible on TV, with many questioning if the Indian captain was allowed to do so.
Contrary to what has been doing the rounds of some Indian news channels and on social media, Kohli was not in violation of any ICC rule. As per the ICC, while mobile phones are banned from dressing rooms, players and members of team management are allowed to use walkie-talkies.