India vs New Zealand 2017: 5 things we learnt from the first ODI in Mumbai

#2 Kohli's tactics under the microscope

Virat Kohli is continuing to rely on MS Dhoni for crucial captaincy inputs

Since taking over the ODI as well as T20I captaincy from Dhoni earlier this year, Kohli has been spotted time and again seeking out his predecessor's help during pressure situations. While there is no harm in utilising the seasoned campaigner's inputs on certain aspects, one cannot help but feel that the 28-year old from Delhi needs to back his own instincts when the chips are down. In this particular match, he was seen having lengthy discussions with the wicket-keeper batsman on possible bowling changes.

With the game hurtling towards the finish line on the back of an immaculate partnership from Tom Latham and Ross Taylor, the need of the hour was to trust the spinners in delivering breakthroughs. More attacking fields could have been set in order to lure the well-set batsmen into committing errors. But the easy ones and twos on offer meant that the duo did not have to take unnecessary risks. Kohli's decision to hold back his two wrist-spinners between overs 35 and 40 did not make much sense.