IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli's return for India sees 132-year-old feat emulated in Mumbai Test

This was for the first time in 132 years four captains were witnessed during a two-Test series

With the return of Virat Kohli as India's captain for the second Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's injury, which he had picked up during the opening Test, saw Test cricket witness the emulation of a 132-year-old feat.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli at the toss during the first day of the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand, at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Friday (ANI)

Ajinkya Rahane had led India in Kohli's stead after the latter had taken one-Test break, but returned to the XI for the Mumbai Test replacing the former. Williamson, on the other hand, injured his left elbow during the Kanpur Test, which has troubled him throughout this year. In his stead, Tom Latham is leading the New Zealand side in the Mumbai game.

With four captains featuring in the two-Test series, it became the first of its kind in Test history since 1889 when South Africa had hosted England in a two-match contest. Owen Dunnel and William Milton had led the hosts while C Aubrey Smith and Monty Bowden had led the English side.

India, meanwhile, won the toss and Kohli opted to bat first after damp outfield had caused a delayed start at the Wankhede.

India made three changes for the series decider - Mohammed Siraj replaced Ishant Sharma and Jayant Yadav came in place of Ravindra Jadeja.

For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell came in place of Williamson.

Earlier in the series opener, New Zealand batted valiantly under the fading lights to negate India's spin trio and eke out a draw on the final day.