Ind vs NZ 2016: Predicted XI for the 3rd Test

#4 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli kept the fans engaged through the contest

Captain extraordinaire. Is it too early to call him that? With the recent form of the team, it might just be justified. He donned the role of a cheerleader during the 2^nd Test in Kolkata where he got the crowd involved with his animated gestures.

With the bat, he has not enjoyed the best of times recently. Since his 200 in Antigua earlier this year, he is yet to score a half-century. In the second innings in Kolkata, he looked imperious and well on his way to a big knock. He fell prey to a ball that stayed low and was visibly dejected.

A big innings is right around the corner. You just know it.