Mumbai: India skipper Virat Kohli praised the never-die attitude of the Men in Blue, saying that the team had worked really hard in the region to achieve results which are now evident.
He said that once a team gains an unassailable lead in the bilateral series, it is easy for any player to think about individual performances, but the Men in Blue always have a big mind.
“When I became the captain, it took time for me to understand how the team is reacting, you have to understand your players, it takes time to do everything. The mindset of winning from any position is something we have had from the first day, ” Kohli told reporters before the first ODI against Kiwi.
“We were 3–0 in the series, it was easy for everyone to think about their individual performances and take it easy. But everyone wanted to win 5–0, we have good players, because they are all in the big picture. We have worked really hard and now the results are there for everyone to see. As a team, we are playing really good collective cricket,” he added.
Kohli also said that T20 cricket is demanding in its own way. He also praised the fitness level of his side and said that it has helped in faster and better decision making.
Kohli said, “There is a different approach to ODIs and T20Is. In ODIs, you don’t play with the intensity that is used in T20Is. T20Is are more demanding, physically when you are tested more, “Kohli said.”
“Our fitness levels are there for everyone to see and it is helping us to make the decisions better and faster. T20I cricket is also demanding in its own way,” he added.
India became the first team in T20I history to whitewash their opponent in a five-match T20I series. The Men in Blue defeated New Zealand 5-0.
India will take on New Zealand in the first ODI on Wednesday.
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