Mumba: Indian captain Virat Kohli Thursday staunchly supported Ravi Shastri, saying the growing perception of head coach being a ‘yes man’ to the skipper is the most bizarre thing he has ever heard.
“That is the most bizarre thing I have heard. In Indian cricket, I don’t think there is anyone else who has said no to me more than him honestly. He is one guy I can speak to and can get an honest opinion. I have made more changes to my game listening to him than anyone else in the past,” said Kohli before the team’s departure to Australia.
“These are very personal things that happen within in a team environment. Things that conveniently need to be put out there will be put out there. We are not going to put up a banner and say ‘this is what happens in the Indian team’. As long as our heart is clear and intent is right, we want to keep moving forward, he added.
The 30-year-old spoke on a range of issues facing the team ahead of the squad’s departure to Australia where it will play three T20s, four Tests and three ODIs starting November 21.
