Mayank Agarwal is an asset, Mumbai heroics will help him be consistent for India in coming years: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli heaped rich praise on opener Mayank Agarwal, calling him an asset while adding that his Mumbai heroics in the win over New Zealand will help him be consistent for the national side.

India captain Virat Kohli lauded his 'asset', Mayank Agarwal, for his heroic performance in the Mumbai Test win over New Zealand, saying this performance will help the young opener in being consistent for the national team in the coming years.

Mayank smashed a brilliant 150 in the first innings and then hit a gutsy 62 in the second innings to star in India's 372-run victory over New Zealand in Mumbai. Agarwal was awarded Man of the Match after India won the series 1-0.