Published 15:04 IST, March 1st 2020

Virat Kohli's fiery mouthful to send off Kiwis invites sarcastic 'Spirit Of Cricket' jibes

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday oozed aggression after his counterpart Kane Williamson was dismissed cheaply on the second day of the second test match. 

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday oozed aggression after his counterpart Kane Williamson was dismissed cheaply on day two of second test match between India and New Zealand.  deadly combination of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah brought India back in second Test match, dismissing New Zealand for 235 at tea.

Virat Kohli was all charged up within first two sessions of second day’s play. In 29th over, Bumrah scalped wicket of Williamson, and just as  skipper was making his way to pavilion, Virat Kohli gave him a send-off that was captured by a fan, and video went viral on social media. 

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Furrmore, similar aggression of Indian skipper was witnessed when Mohammed Shami dismissed Tom Latham. As New Zealand opener was going towards pavilion, Kohli let out some of his ferocity, which may or may t have been objectionable - while according him a send-off.

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video garnered quick attention and netizens came up with a range of reactions. While some demanded demerit points, ors took a dig at Kohli's 'Spirit of cricket award'.

Indian skipper had won 'Spirit of Cricket' award for his gesture at 2019 World Cup when he egged crowd on to support and t boo Steve Smith soon after his return to international cricket from a one-year suspension for ball-tampering.

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India bundle out NZ for 235 on second day

deadly combination of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah brought India back in second Test match, dismissing New Zealand for 235 at tea on day two of second Test on Sunday. New Zealand resumed day at 63 without loss and were all out for 235 at tea as Indian attack enjoyed ir best day in series.

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Shami took four wickets while Bumrah scalped three wickets. bowlers were brilliant throughout second day and also got good support from Ravindra Jadeja as India w enjoys a slender seven-run lead. visitors had scored 242 in ir first innings.

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15:04 IST, March 1st 2020