5 things we learnt about India from the first New Zealand Test match

#5 Kohli still has a slight offside weakness

Virat Kohli walks back to the pavillion

Both of Virat Kohli's dismissals against the Kiwis were shots that he did not have to play, especially in the first innings, where a very loose shot against Kyle Jamieson gave the New Zealand quick his maiden Test wicket.

The problem is especially acute when Kohli is first starting his innings, where the fluent batsmen is often looking to put bat on ball to deliveries he should perhaps be leaving. To acknowledge Kohli's perceived weakness outside his off stump, we must acknowledge the fact that over 20% of his dismissals in Tests have been by being caught behind.

It must also be acknowledged that after his disastrous first tour to England, where Jimmy Anderson had the (at that time) young and inexperienced batsmen in his pocket, Kohli has massively improved his game outside the off-stump.

Kohli's aggressive approach is what has seen him become so successful. The imperious batsmen should not change his game, but maybe bowling units will continue to target his perceived weakness, especially early on in his innings.

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