Former India captain Virat Kohli offered his support to Mohammad Siraj after New Zealand’s second-innings boundary in the first Test. Virat Kohli shared a positive message with Mohammed Siraj after a boundary on the fifth and final day of the ongoing Test match.
The Rohit Sharma-led side started with a modest target of 107 runs to defend at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, October 20. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Tom Latham for a duck to secure an early lead for India. in the second ball of the day.
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However, Mohammed Siraj struggled to get his first wicket of the day. The pacer hit the first boundary in New Zealand’s second innings. Will Young easily glances the length of the pads for a boundary. Virat Kohli shared a few words with Siraj who completed the last ball.
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Virat Kohli is dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test
Virat Kohli had a disappointing performance with the bat in the first innings. The right-handed batsman was dismissed for a duck while batting at No. 3 position. Team India were bowled out for just 46 runs in the first innings, the lowest total in a Test innings at home and the third lowest in the history of the game.
New Zealand managed a total of 402 runs in the first innings of the match. Rachin Ravindra put up an impressive century while batting with lower order batsmen. New Zealand collapsed to 233/7 at one stage. Mohammed Siraj took two wickets with the ball in his first outing of the match.
I like to play ball too – Glenn Phillips
Speaking ahead of the fifth day’s play in Bengaluru, Glenn Phillips said he tries to be involved in every aspect of the game, especially in Test cricket where opportunities can be limited. Phillips added that he enjoys both batting and bowling in cricket.
“It’s about trying to be involved in all parts of the game. As a batsman, you only get one chance and it’s a bit variable, so I like being involved with the ball, especially in Test cricket. It depends on the attitude and the game. I’m enjoying my time Phillips said.
“When it comes to speed and power, I have a bit of genetics on my side, but it’s all about enjoyment. This new ball was always going to be crucial for us, we thought, can we take a wicket or two and root? run flow, we had a chance, they (India) put us under pressure but our bowlers batted well and that put us in a crucial position,” he said.
