Former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes Virat Kohli after taking a full toss from Santner during the first innings of the second Test in Pune.

Kohli arrived at the crease on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand, looking to help revive India’s chances with his batting. However, after facing just 8 balls, he was bowled by Mitchell Santner. With just 1 run off 9 balls, Kohli had to take the blame for his poor shot selection against Santner.

Virat Kohli’s dismissal prompted a critical comment from former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar, who tweeted on X that it was the worst shot of Kohli’s career.

“Oh dear! Virat will know for himself that he just took the worst shot of his career to get out. I have to feel for him… because as always he came out with solid and honest intention,” Manjrekar posted on X after of Kohli’s dismissal.

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India is struggling at 107-7 at the end of the first session

After winning the toss on Day 1 of the second Test, New Zealand scored 259 runs, with Rachin and Conway making 65 and 76 runs respectively. Santner added 33 runs to the total. Sundar made a fantastic return after three years away from international cricket as he took 7 wickets while Ashwin contributed 3 wickets.

India got off to a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma early and finishing Day 1 at 16-1. During the morning session on Day 2, they lost Shubman Gill by 30 runs, Virat Kohli by just 1 run and Yashasvi Jaiswal by 30. The team struggled to hold on to their wickets and ended the first session on 107-7, with Santner. taking 4 wickets and Phillips claiming 2 wickets.

Having already lost the first match of the series in Bengaluru, India cannot afford to lose the second Test against New Zealand.

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