Published 19:51 IST, March 2nd 2020

Kane Williamson calls Virat Kohli 'Passionate' after his on-field aggression on Day 2

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson called his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli 'passionate' after his on-field aggression on Day 2 of the second and final Test

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Kane Williamson was very happy after New Zealand registered a 2-0 whitewash over India as y won second and final Test at Hagley Oval at Christchurch in just under three days. However, Kiwi skipper was full of praise for his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli when he was asked about Kohli's brash send-off during Black Caps' first innings on Day 2. 

'He is passionate on field': Kane Williamson

During post-match press conference when a reported had asked Williamson about Kohli's aggressive send-off, he said that Indian skipper is passionate on field. He also urged that re is absolutely need for anyone to read too much into it.

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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, on or hand, had lost his composure during post-match press conference when a journalist questioned his aggression and asked him to set a better example as a captain. Seemingly infuriated by question, Virat asked journalist to obtain full details before bringing up controversial questions.

"What do you think? I am asking you for answer. You need to find out exactly what happened and come up with better questions. You can’t come here with half questions or half details of what happened. And also, if you want to create controversy, this is t right place. I had spoken to match referee. He had issues with what happened. Thank You." said Kohli

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New Zealand whitewash India

India who had begun ir day at 90/6 were eventually bundled out for 124 as Indian lower-order batsmen could t hang around for too long after showing some resistance as y ended up setting a target of 132 for Kiwis for a series win. In reply, hosts seemed to be in a hurry to complete formalities as openers Tom Latham (52) and Tom Blundell (55) added 103 runs for opening wicket. India did strike back with three quick wickets as Bumrah picked two of m but it was too little too late as victory was a foregone conclusion for Kohli & Co. by that point. 

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In end, Ross Taylor and Henry Nicholls completed formalities as New Zealand registered a comfortable seven-wicket win to whitewash India in two-match Test series. 

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19:51 IST, March 2nd 2020