Virat Kohli was caught sledging New Zealand opener Tom Latham throughout the ICC World Test Championship last at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday.
Batting first, India acquired off to a shiny begin ending the second day of the competition in a snug place on 146/3. But afterwards, the Kyle Jamieson-led Kiwi tempo assault dismantled them on 217 throughout the second session of the third day.
Defending their below-par first innings whole, the 32-year-old Kohli opted to begin with the pacers. Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah took command of the assault and helped their group cut back New Zealand to 101/2 earlier than the tip of the day.
At the beginning of New Zealand’s innings, Kohli made a deliberate try in Bumrah’s over to foil the focus of Latham, who was within the center with Conway.
“He got no idea Jas [Bumrah], You’re all over him buddy, You can make him up there as well, He knows he’s not getting it on the bat, boys,” he stated.
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On Monday, the lunch break was taken with no ball being bowled after incessant rain held up proceedings. Earlier, the complete opening day was washed out and on day two, 64.4 overs of play have been doable with dangerous mild prompting interruptions.
The ICC should use the reserve sixth day to make up for the misplaced time.
The two groups will share the honours if the match ends in a draw or a tie.
