Virat Kohli’s struggles in Test cricket continued as he scored a duck against New Zealand. However, his decision to promote himself to No. 3 in Shubman Gill’s absence received commendation. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Kohli’s willingness to sacrifice his usual No. 4 spot, contrasting it with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.