A press conference was held in Mumbai before the Indian Cricket Team left for the ICC Champions Trophy.
It was an interesting session because Virat Kohli answered many important questions. The Indian cricket captain explained the mindset and strategies of the team for the Champions Trophy.
He’s going to lead the Indian team in an ICC tournament for the first time and it’s set to test his leadership skills. After a successful home season, he suffered a slump in his form towards the end of the Test series against Australia and the Indian Premier League. A lot of eyes are on him to see how he bounces back with the bat in hand.
Many would believe Kohli has a point to prove in England. In the 2014 tour, he ended with 134 runs at an average of 13.40 in the five Tests, scored just 54 runs in the four One-Day Internationals at an average of 18 and his first half-century came in the last match of the tour – in the one-off Twenty20 International.
Virat is known for giving straight forward and up to mark answers when asked by media. He thrashed the reporter when he asked,
“Would it be a good choice to play a match against Pakistan keeping the present scenario in mind.?” He asked the reporter, ” what is your view?” But the reporter insisted and further asked, “We want to know your opinion on it?” After being asked such question, Virat was livid and replied, “It doesn’t really matter what I think, you have already made an opinion.”
India will play two warm-up clashes against New Zealand and Bangladesh before starting their campaign against Pakistan on June 4. They then take on Sri Lanka on June 8 before playing their last group game against South Africa on June 11.