Press Trust of India
Indore, Oct 7: Indian skipper Virat Kohli stated here Friday while talking to reporters that he has learnt crucial captaincy lessons regarding wresting control in each session of play.
“One thing that stands out in the learning process is how to control a session which is not going your way. How to stop the runs and keep the pressure (on the opposition) when you are not taking wickets? That’s very important and something which I have experienced and learnt as captain,” Kohli said.
“It’s very important in a Test match, not to go too negative while (at the same time) controlling the runs (of the opposition). It’s a thin line, and it’s important not to get one-dimensional when things are not going your way,” he added.
In spite of leading 2-0 in the series, Kohli asserted that India will not experiment and that is one of the reasons why Gautam Gambhir will open the innings in place of the injured Shikhar Dhawan.
“That’s a natural change because of injury to Shikhar (Dhawan), natural because he is the third opener in the team,” informed Kohli. “No questions on that, Gauti (Gambhir’s nickname) bhai is playing.”
Kohli also praised the new selection panel for giving some of the bowlers a rest in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. “It’s very important to manage the work load, especially for the fast bowlers. For ODI matches, they have been given rest,” Kohli said.