WATCH: Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan's presence of mind helps India send back Will Young, video goes viral

Some alertness combined with coordination and convincing skills saw the back of Will Young on Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium. R Ashwin delivered a floated delivery down the leg-side, which was gloved by Young. However, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and Ashwin did not look convinced.

However, Sarfaraz Khan. stationed at backward short-leg, immediately went up. Then, in no time, Virat Kohli came running in from midwicket, persuading skipper Rohit Sharma to go upstairs. Rohit obliged and it was curtains for Young as the Ultra-Edge revealed a tiny spike as the ball went past his glove.

Former New Zealand cricketer, Simon Doull, who in the commentary panel, was all praise for Sarfaraz and Kohli's quick thinking in their successful attempt of compelling Rohit to take the review. "Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli were fully convinced it was out. Kudos to Sarfaraz for having such a great morning," expresed Doull on air.

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Ravindra stays put with resilient half-century

Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra continued his fine vein of form after he brought up a half-century during the first day's play. Coming in to bat after the dismissal of Young, he was successful in navigating the Indian spinners by using the depth of the crease to perfection. He was undone by a dream delivery from Washington Sundar at the stroke of Tea but his half-century solidified New Zealand's positive start on Day 1.

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Meanwhile, with Young's wicket, Ashwin surpassed Nathan Lyon to become the current leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship.