VVS Laxman criticises Virat Kohli's 'defensive tactics' during New Zealand innings

VVS Laxman was very critical of Virat Kohli's captaincy tactics during Day 3 of first Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve at Wellington on Sunday. Just when it seemed like India would bundle out Kiwis for less than 250, tali-enders Trent Boult and Kyle Jamieson std a brilliant fightback and took score to 348. 

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Laxman criticizes Kohli's tactics

While speaking to host brocasters during tea break, VVS Laxman stated that India let off New Zealand after getting rid of Tim Soue where it h seemed at that hosts would t even be able to get a 100-run le. However, that crucial partnership between Colin de Grandhomme and Jamieson ended up giving m a 183-run le. former batsman also mentioned India will be ruing fact that y were very defensive and tactics used by Virat Kohli were t right, especially when second new ball was in operation.

Laxman also ded that Indian skipper's field settings were t right for situation and that too with new ball. Hyderabi cricketer who used to be a Test specialist during his playing days furr ded that new ball has a massive impact while playing in overseas conditions. cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst also criticized Kohli as he brought on veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin when he h three quality fast bowlers who one expects to bowl at tail. Laxman concluded by saying that Virat Kohli missed a trick and this can cost India Test match.

New Zealand in driver's seat

New Zealand were bundled out for 348 after Colin de Grandhomme (43), as well as tail-enders Kyle Jamieson and Trent Boult, me vital contributions lower down order with scores of 44 and 38 respectively. In reply, India lost wicket of Prithvi Shaw early but Mayank Agarwal batted beautifully. He scored a half-century and looked solid out in middle.

However, visitors lost prized wickets of Agarwal and skipper Virat Kohli post-tea which opened up floodgates for hosts in this Test match. Trent Boult rattled Indian top-order with three vital wickets including that of Kohli. At end of Day 3, India's scorecard re 144/4 with Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari unbeaten on 25 and 15 respectively as Kohli & Co. still trail by 39 runs.

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