Cricket
Mayank Agarwal makes a point, Virat Kohli out for questionable duck on Day 1
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Virat Kohli was given out LBW for a duck on his return to Test cricket, drawing furious reactions. India scored 221/4 on Day 1.
Mayank Agarwal on way to his century vs New Zealand in Mumbai
Virat Kohli was out for a duck on the first day of the 2nd Test vs New Zealand, but the third umpire's decision to give him out drew furious reactions from many, including the skipper himself. Mayank Agarwal kept the Indian innings afloat despite the middle-order collapse in Mumbai on Friday. The hosts finished the day on 221/4, with Mayank Agarwal (120*) being the highest-scorer of the day.
With the pitch showing signs of early assistance to spinners, India collapsed from 80/0 to 80/3 after a solid opening partnership between Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill.
Kohli was trapped lbw but replays showed the ball had probably hit the bat first before deflecting on to the pad. The TV umpire, however, could not find any conclusive evidence to refute the on-field decision of out and went with the umpire Anil Chaudhary's decision.
Kohli had a few words with the umpire before leaving, but he found support from many quarters.
When the umpires came back out for the final session, the Wankhede crowd erupted in boos.
Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was the one who made way for the returning Kohli in the Indian XI. Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja were the two others to make way as Kohli, Jayant Yadav and Mohammad Siraj came into the playing XI.. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was also ruled out of the match. Tom Latham was named skipper for the match in his place.
In the last session, India crossed 100 for the loss of 3 wickets, with Mayank Agarwal being given company by Shreyas Iyer. Mayank got to his century in the final session as India crossed 200 with Wriddhiman Saha having joined him.
India (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jayant Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell(w), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, William Somerville, Ajaz Patel
