Watch: Virat Kohli loses his cool as he smashes ice box after getting dismissed in second Test versus New Zealand
Kohli was sent packing for just 17 runs in the second innings.
Team India sustained a hefty loss in the second Test of the ongoing three-game series against New Zealand. Having lost the first Test of the series in Bengaluru, India needed to level the series in Pune. However, the side failed to do so and lost out on the series instead.
It was a forgettable day for the Indian team, especially the batters. Bundled out for 156 runs in the first innings, India got the target of 359 runs to chase down in the second innings. However, the side failed to do so as they only scored 245 runs, losing the game by 113 runs.
It was an especially forgettable outing for ace batter Virat Kohli. Scoring just one run in the first innings, Kohli added 17 runs in the second innings before he was sent packing to the pavilion.
After getting dismissed in the second innings, a clip of Kohli quickly went viral. In the clip, Kohli was seen taking his frustration out on a water box, hitting the box with his bat while walking back to the dressing room.
India maintain pole position in WTC standings
With 13 Tests played, India continues to sit atop the World Test Championship standings. The side has won eight Tests, lost four, and drawn one, and currently sits on 98 points. However, with 12 Tests played, Australia are right on India’s trail with 90 points.
As for the ongoing series against New Zealand, team India will take on the side in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from November 1. Having lost the series already, India will only be looking for consolation. However, they will hope to register a win and maintain their standings in the WTC table.
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