3) Over-dependence on Virat Kohli:

The Indian team has indicated an over-reliance on King Kohli, when it comes to handling a tense scenario which was ruthlessly exposed by the Black Caps bowling attack. Kohli had a poor season with the bat, with his inability to deliver the goods putting the rest of the batsmen in an extremely unfamiliar position.

The results were certainly on display as vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane attempted to adopt an extremely defensive approach, with the rest of the batsmen clueless as well.

The situation demanded players to exhibit the different skill-sets — and mindsets — needed to succeed on the swinging Test tracks, which they failed to demonstrate.