5 talking points from the third Test between India and New Zealand at Indore

The Kohli-Rahane combination

Kohli and Rahane combined together for a 365-run stand

For long, it was debated if the gaping hole left by the departure of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid would ever be filled. Even though they have a long way to go to establish a strong reputation, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane have proved to be worthy replacements for the more celebrated duo.

Kohli quashed his supposed poor form with a dominating knock of 211, his second double hundred in three months. In the company of Rahane, who got off to a scratchy start but found his flow subsequently, he motored India to a total over 500. Rahane went on to make 188. The latter then added 23 quick runs to his match’s tally, helping India set a daunting target of 474.