Kohli Out for Duck

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Virat Kohli's Return to No.3

Virat Kohli batted at No. 3 after 8 years, but his return was far from successful.

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Kohli's No.3 Record

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First Duck at No.3

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India in Trouble

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Kohli Out for Duck

Virat Kohli's Return to No.3

Kohli's No.3 Record

First Duck at No.3

India in Trouble

With early wickets falling, India faces an uphill battle against New Zealand in this Test.

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