Virat Kohli is a very passionate and energetic guy: Tim Southee
On the second day of the just-concluded Test match between India and New Zealand, Kohli was seen animated on the ground giving angry send-offs to New Zealand batsmen.
On the second day of the just-concluded Test match between India and New Zealand, Kohli was seen animated on the ground giving angry send-offs to New Zealand batsmen.
They were the New Zealand bowlers who wreaked havoc throughout the series. And, the India batters, meanwhile, were poor with their performance.
Post India's 7-wicket loss to New Zealand in the Christchurch Test on Monday, Kohli lashed out at a journalist after the latter asked Kohli to comment on his on-field behaviour.
Earlier, starting the day at 90/6, the Indian lower order, unlike that of the Black Caps, failed to show any resistance. The last four batsmen could add just 34 runs as they got bowled out for 124.
Prithvi Shaw's 54 off just 64 gave India a blazing start, but as soon as he fell, the New Zealand bowlers ran down the Indian spine as skipper Virat Kohli failed yet again, disappointing with a score of 3.
In the recent three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Bumrah remained wicketless despite playing all the matches. He conceded a total of 167 runs in the 30 overs he bowled.
Wagner, who is a key part of the New Zealand bowling lineup, is awaiting the birth of his first child and can miss the opening Test.
Meanwhile, the Indian skipper acknowledged the fact that New Zealand cricketers are skilled in all aspects of the game and their opponents have to cash in on the opportunities to beat them.
In the recent three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Bumrah remained wicketless and conceded a total of 167 runs in the 30 overs he bowled.
After scoring a total of 194 runs, Taylor was adjudged the Man of the Series in the just concluded ODI challenges against India where the Kiwis whitewashed the Men in Blue 3-0.