After another lacklustre show, Virat Kohli smashes bat on water box in frustration. Watch video | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is going through a horrible run with the bat in Test cricket and his struggles seem to be escalating with every outing. The former captain scored 1 and 17 in the second Test against New Zealand.
India suffered a 113-run defeat in the match and Kohli’s inability to score substantial runs has become a major concern for the team, as his presence in the middle order is crucial to their success.
In a video that went viral on social media, Kohli was seen losing his temper and smashing his bat against a water box while walking back to the pavilion after his dismissal in the second innings.
India suffered a shocking Test series loss on home soil, their first in over a decade, as Mitchel Santner once again exposed their vulnerabilities against high-quality spin bowling.
While the home team experienced their first setback following 18 consecutive Test series victories, New Zealand savored their maiden series triumph in India in almost seven decades.
Indian batsmen, previously regarded as the finest players of spin bowling, were outfoxed by Santner, who dominated the home side with 13 wickets in the match, including seven in the first innings.
The Kiwis ended India’s run of 18 consecutive Test series wins at home. This defeat marked only the fourth time since the year 2000 that India has lost a Test series in their own territory.
