Kohli's masterstroke helped Siraj claim his third five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
On Day 1 of the Cape Town Test against South Africa, Kohli instructed Mohammed Siraj to bowl an outswinger, which resulted in the dismissal of Marco Jansen and gave the Indian pacer his third five-wicket haul in red-ball cricket.
The incident took place in the 16th over of South Africa’s first innings when Marco Jansen was facing Siraj on the penultimate delivery.
Kohli, who was stationed at first slip, instructed the Siraj to bowl a delivery shaping away from the batter and make him nick it behind. As it turned, the right-arm quick followed his advice and reaped the reward.
Jansen nicked the ball exactly as planned by the Kohli-Siraj duo and KL Rahul made no mistake in completing an easy catch behind the stumps.
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Having lost the Boxing Day Test in Centurion, India have conceded an unassailable 1-0 lead to the Proteas in the two-match series.
The Cape Town Test is the last match of India’s tour to South Africa and the visitors will look to level the series and kick-off the year 2024 on a positive note.