The World Test Championship final has entered its last day of action but even after days of intense battle between India and New Zealand, it’s hard to separate the two sides. After playing a gritty knock in the first innings, Kohli also produced a captaincy masterclass as Indian bowlers pulled things back on the fifth day.

Apart from his batting and captaincy, Kohli also led the charge for his side by constantly chirping from behind the wickets to foil the concentration of the Kiwis.

Kohli vs Latham

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On the third day, the overcast conditions had made it difficult for the batsmen to find their feet. New Zealand opener Tom Latham was up against Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth over of the innings. He had played two dot balls and was batting with utmost caution.

 Kohli, fielding in the slip cordon, decided to mess up with his mind and said: "He got no idea Jas [Bumrah], You’re all over him buddy, You can make him up there as well, He knows he’s not getting it on the bat, boys”.

Despite Kohli’s sledging, Latham kept his cool and went on to play 104 deliveries for his 30 runs.

Kohli vs Tim Paine

Kohli, known for his on-field aggression, was involved in a heated exchange with Australia Test skipper Tim Paine during the 2018 tour.

The Australians, playing without two of their best batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner,  had lost the first match in Adelaide and were on the backfoot in the four-Test series.

Both teams travelled to Perth for the second match where both the skippers came face to face on the penultimate day.

Kohli: Why are you getting riled up?

Paine: I’m not, I’m fine, you are the one who lost it yesterday and you are trying to be cool today

Umpire Nigel Llong: That’s enough, play the game

Paine: Keep your cool Virat.

Kohli vs Manish Pandey

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