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Kohli hints at changes in Test squad: Bring in right people with right mindset

After his side lost the WTC Final by eight wickets here on Wednesday with batting being a major letdown, the Indian captain didn't take any names but expressed his displeasure at some players for not showing enough "intent" to score runs.

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India skipper Virat Kohli. Pic/AP, PTI

India skipper Virat Kohli. Pic/AP, PTI

India skipper Virat Kohli has indicated an overhaul of his Test team after the stunning loss to New Zealand in the World Test Championship final here, saying that "right people who have the right mindset to perform" will be brought in following a reassessment. After his side lost the WTC Final by eight wickets here on Wednesday with batting being a major letdown, the Indian captain didn't take any names but expressed his displeasure at some players for not showing enough "intent" to score runs.

Senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara managed 8 off 54 balls in the first innings and consumed 35 balls for his first run. He then scored just 15 runs off 80 balls in the second essay. In the end, New Zealand chased down a 139-run target without much trouble. "We will continue to reassess and continue to have conversations around what are the things required to strengthen our side and not follow or fall prey to certain patterns," Kohli said at the post-match virtual press conference. It can be safely assumed that some of the seniors will be on borrowed time and only a stellar performance in the five-Test series against England in August can secure their futures.

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