India will play their first Test in Sri Lanka in a span of half decade at Galle. The result of the series will tell many thing about the future of current Inian Test squad. The series will be acid Test for Virat Kohli as it will be his first fulfledged Test series as captain.
On the eve of the match at Galle, he holds press conference where he says that he never thinks about his batting being a captain.
“Being a captain, I think less about that aspect of game:my batting.I think of field placing etc,it helps.”
While interacting with the media Kholi says his compatriots are fresh and hungry to do well in Sri Lanka.
“This is one format every member of team wants to do well. We play a lot on other formats.” He is also very excited to lead India in Test and for his team mates. “I am very excited not just for me, but the entire team.”
When asked about how would you win the Test series in Sri Lanka where India did not win a series since 1993.
“The basic idea is to get 20 wickets in a test, thats how one wins, hence 5 bowlers,” Kohli replied.
“I think for any cricketer there needs to be a “hunger” (to win) and then its all about execution,” he further said.
He continued to say that Sri Lanka is a competitive team, but he dones not expect as same as Australian agression from them.
“SL is v competitive team. May not b very demonstrative as others but aggression & intent is there to win”
Meanwhile, the press men asked him in which aspects they were battered by Australia during the four match Test series. He says Indian players were not looking composed in that series. But, he said players are now working hard to flourish in Sri Lanka.
“What we lacked in Australia was the composure element. We have learned from it.The guys are now working hard”
He praised Australia, who lost the Ashes to England, for their agression and consistent performance in the World Cup.
“Australia is always making it to the semis or the finals, their spirit is commendable.”
However, he is not sure that that agressin of Australia will be in Sri Lanka.
“Reason for aggression in Australia is b’cs that is their tactic,cant give in. Might be similar in SL not sure,” Kohli singed out.
Quote credit ANI