Rachin Ravindra on Virat Kohli

In the thrilling first Test between India and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli's dismissal on the final ball of Day 3 shifted momentum towards the visitors. Kohli scored 70 runs, reaching the milestone of 9,000 Test runs, but his wicket left India at 231 for 3, still trailing New Zealand by 125 runs. Rachin Ravindra's impressive century (134 runs) and his partnership with Tim Southee helped New Zealand consolidate a commanding first-innings lead of 356 runs, ultimately scoring 402. Despite a valiant fightback by India, Kohli's dismissal was pivotal, leading to shock from captain Rohit Sharma and raising questions about the Decision Review System (DRS) after Kohli's unsuccessful appeal. Ravindra acknowledged Kohli's talent while expressing confidence in New Zealand's position moving forward. The match continues to be surrounded by controversy regarding DRS calls, as both teams vie for a crucial victory.