Premier League side Crystal Palace did not say what action they had taken or give further details.
According to Kohli, the new championship format has given Test cricket a shot in the arm.
Chasing a modest 148-run target, Pakistan were on course for victory with Haris Sohail's 50-ball 52 with four boundaries and a six but leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga turned the tables with 3-21 to restrict the hosts to 134-6 in 20 overs.
Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the South African changing room after the match to offer his apology and wish the Boks well for the rest of the tournament.
Having lost the T20 series, South Africa would have been looking to bounce back in the 50 over format.
Midfielder Bongani Zungu has been withdrawn from the squad due to injury and Highlands Park's Mothobi Mvala has been called up to replace him.
The result also guaranteed Australia's progress to the last eight ahead of their final Pool D game against Georgia on Friday.
Defending champions Baroka take on MTN8 winners SuperSport United, Highlands Park take on Black Leopards and Maritzburg United host Bidvest Wits.
Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, who has been struggling with a recurring thigh problem, has been replaced in the squad by Borussia Moenchengladbach forward Alassane Plea.
Second seed Roger Federer, who received a first-round bye, broke Ramos-Vinolas twice in the opening set and sailed through his service games without facing a breakpoint in the match.
