Skipper Virat Kohli Calls Series Win Over Australia The Biggest Victory For His Side
Mar 28, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Despite missing the fourth and final Test at Dharamshala, Indian captain Virat Kohli wasn’t hindered a bit as he answered all questions with a broad chest in the post-series presentation. Personally, the series didn’t offer productive outings for Kohli, as the Indian skipper averaged a little less than 10, but as the leader of the pack, Kohli earns full marks without second thoughts.
With the series win over Australia now, India currently holds the edge in terms of series victories over all other Test playing nations. In achieving this feat, Kohli has played a key role, as under his leadership, India defeated New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia in this particular home season.
Post India’s series win, Kohli mentioned that this was the biggest series win for his side to date.
“Unbelievable feeling,” said a jubilant Kohli. “I think this was the best series win we have had so far. The way the guys handled situations and the way Ajinkya captained was amazing. The changes made to out fitness regime has paid off I guess. In the past, we might have given away the game in a few sessions, but the way we fought was amazing,” Kohli said.
“There has not been one of two individuals that have stood, it’s been a team season. A lot of credit has to go to all the boys. The kind of fitness they have shown and the desire to win was brilliant to watch,” said Kohli, stressing more towards the fitness levels of his ace players.
Speaking about his own injury, Kohli added that it would take him a few more weeks to be fully fit. “It is still a few weeks to go for me to be 100 percent on the field,” said Kohli, when quizzed about his injured shoulder.
India’s stand-in captain for the game Ajinkya Rahane too was delighted with the win.
“Really enjoyed the game. Credit to all the boys, not only in this series but throughout the season. Really happy as a captain, unfortunately, Virat got injured. We decided during lunch time on Day 1 that if we take one wicket – only Smith and Warner were scoring the runs – we can put pressure. We all had confidence in Kuldeep. I felt the bowlers from the other end also maintained the pressure,” said Rahane.
Further lauding his bowlers, Rahane said,
“The kind of bowling Umesh, Bhuvi, Ishant, Shami did throughout the season was good to watch. I was just thinking about the Sri Lanka game when we lost chasing 130 odd runs. So I just wanted to play positively. Credit to Australia for fighting hard. I felt this was the best wicket. It is still good to bat on and very easy to score runs because of the bounce.”