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Kohli took India to the top of world Test rankings.
India had lost a three-match series to South Africa under Kohli's captaincy.
Only Virat Kohli himself averaged above 40 among the India players.
The brittle Indian batting line-up meant the visitors failed to conquer South Africa for the eighth successive tour spread over a little over 29 years.
Keegan Petersen scored 82 as South Africa beat India by seven wickets on a spiteful Newlands pitch to win the series 2-1.
Kohli, his deputy Rahul and off-spinner Ashwin made some unsavoury comments about umpiring and technology in stump mic after South African skipper Elgar got a reprieve due to a contentious DRS decision on Day 3 of the Cape Town Test.
The Indian players were upset by the DRS decision that ruled in favour of South African skipper Dean Elgar.
His teammates failed to offer much support as India crashed from 141/4 with Rabada claiming four wickets and Jansen, three.
Kohli cited Dhoni's advice while expressing hope that Pant will make improvements on his mistakes in the future.
The Indian captain said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.
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