'We have to keep standards high' Kohli lauds Indian pacers after NZ test series whitewash

Virat Kohli hailed Indian pacers for ir outstanding performance in second and final Test match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three and four wickets each as India bundled out New Zealand for 235 and enjoyed a seven-run lead.

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'Pacers bowled pretty well in this match': Virat Kohli

During post-match press conference, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that y were disappointed after being whitewashed in Test series and he also criticized batsmen for poor performance. However, he was full of praise for Indian pacers especially way y had bowled in this Test match. Meanwhile, he also talked about importance of having a back-up in bowling department as well.

"We have an eye on upcoming pacers. This factor has got us success, We have to keep our standards high. Pacers bowled pretty well in this Test, in both innings. execution was also much better than 1st test match. We have to keep an eye on 2-3 backup bowlers so that a void doesn't happen", said Virat Kohli.

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. 

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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