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Published 13:07 IST, March 2nd 2020

NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli trolled by Twitterati for controversial and poor outing in Tests

NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli didn't contribute much with the bat and was at the heart of several controversies surrounding the Indian side in their 0-2 loss.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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New Zealand defeated India by 7 wickets in the second Test of the two-match Test series. With this win, the Kiwis clinched the series 2-0 and registered a clean sweep over India. India's tour of New Zealand which started on a great manner didn't end as they would have liked. After winning the T20I series 5-0, the visitors were whitewashed in the ODI as well as the Test series.

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NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli warned by umpire Richard Kettleborough

However, one incident during the New Zealand innings that didn't please umpire Richard Kettleborough was when Indian players tried to dodge New Zealand openers, Tom Latham and Tom Blundell. It all happened in the fourth over of the Kiwi innings when an Indian fielder was heard shouting “two” in the fourth over during New Zealand’s chase although the batsmen were taking a single.

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This incident didn't please umpire Kettleborough as he immediately approached Indian skipper Virat Kohli for a quick chat. He was seen warning Virat Kohli who tried to justify his player’s actions. Virat Kohli justified saying that the player was just trying to alert the fielder at the fine leg of the possibility of a second run.

Kettleborough told Virat Kohli to not shout two after accusing him of doing the same. Kettleborough was totally unimpressed by Virat Kohli’s explanation, saying he had enough of it and warned him to not shout again.

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NZ vs Ind: New Zealand take huge strides in ICC World Test Championship

Courtesy this win, the Kiwis earned all the 120 points on offer. They have now snuck up to 180 points and move to the third spot in the points table. India, with 7 wins and 2 losses are still the No. 1 side in the ICC World Test Championship with 360 points. The Men in Blue will now take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series at home starting March 12.

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IMAGE COURTESY: TWITTER

Updated 13:07 IST, March 2nd 2020

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