Virat Kohli nears Zaheer Khan record after duck in New Zealand
The batter now has 42 international ducks, placing him one behind former pacer Zaheer Khan in the all-time list.
Virat Kohli recorded a duck during the fourth One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand on Friday, according to the Times of India. The dismissal brings his total international ducks to 42, leaving him one behind former pacer Zaheer Khan, who holds the record with 43.
The setback occurred during India's chase of 334 in the fourth ODI. Matt Henry dismissed Kohli in the opening over with an incoming delivery after having already removed Rohit Sharma.
India lost three wickets without scoring in that opening over. Henry finished with figures of 6/27 as India were bowled out for 89, resulting in a 244-run defeat.
Kohli also shares the record for the most ducks by an Indian batter in ODIs. He is level with Sachin Tendulkar on 20 ducks in the 50-over format, while Javagal Srinath follows with 19.
Other players on the international duck list include Ishant Sharma with 40, and Harbhajan Singh and Jasprit Bumrah with 37 each. Rohit Sharma has 36 ducks.
The defeat leaves India with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The fifth and final ODI is scheduled to be played on Sunday.
