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Confused Indian batsmen succumb to pacers Trent Boult, Tim Southee

Virat Kohli's first instinct was to duck under the short ball, but realising the slowness of the delivery, he changed his mind halfway from defence to attack.

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Hanuma Vihari is stunned after being bowled by NZ's Tim Southee during Day Four of the first Test in Wellington yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

Hanuma Vihari is stunned after being bowled by NZ's Tim Southee during Day Four of the first Test in Wellington yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

Virat Kohli believes in clarity and intent. Half-hearted efforts bother him and rarely do you see indecisiveness in his batting. However, the Indian captain's dismissal in the second innings symbolised the confusion amongst the Indian batting.

Kohli's first instinct was to duck under the short ball, but realising the slowness of the delivery, he changed his mind halfway from defence to attack. The result was a half-hearted pull shot that led to the ball kissing the glove and being pouched by the wicketkeeper.

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