The kind of players we have added to our squad is precisely to give depth : Virat Kohli

1. The kind of players we have added to our squad is precisely to give depth : Virat Kohli KL and Rohit to open for Indian National cricket team against England, Kohli reveals In the pre-series media interaction Virat Kohli told that Indian team added the kind of players to the squad to enhance the depth. He also mentioned that Shikhar Dhawan would be the third option when it comes to opening the batting. Kohli reveals opening combination Virat Kohli, ahead of the T20I series against England spoke about what could be India’s line- up. “If Rohit plays then it’s quite simple. KL and Rohit have been consistently playing at the top of the order and those two would start. If Rohit takes rest or KL has a niggle or something like that, Shikhy comes in as the third opener,” he said. He also spoke about the kind of players Indian team management targeted while strengthening the reserve. “We have played with a certain kind of pattern in the past. We probably didn’t have a big tournament to work towards it. If you look at the additions we have made in the squad, we have tried to address a few things, guys who can be X-factors with the bat, do things which are the need of the hour in T20 cricket News, and these guys have done that regularly in IPL.” He added, It will be interesting to see how they go about in the five games. These are the only games we have before the T20 World Cup as a team.” Kohli on Bhuvi’s comeback Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back after a long time. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja, the focus will be on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 31, who is making a comeback. “He is shaping up well. He is a smart operator with the ball and brings experience which will be vital for us,” Kohli said. “He is right up there with the new ball, through the middle overs, and in the death as well.” “The kind of players we have added to our squad is precisely to give depth... We want to play free cricket and not have any baggage of one guy needing to play long for a big total. We have explosive batsmen in the side now. This time you will see guys a bit more free, bit more expressive,” Kohli opined.

2. Kohli expects players to abide by what's required to be a part of Indian cricket Team India Virat Kohli has been very particular whenever it comes to fitness in his side. But whether it is fine to judge the newcomers based on that from the beginning, that is a question. Kohli clearly a what he feels on the fitness issue in the media interaction ahead of the T20I series. The story It’s been two seasons in a row that Varun Chakravarthy has failed to pass fitness test despite being chosen for India. Like Chakravarthy, leg-spinner Rahul Tewatia who was picked for the England T20 series based on his showing in the last IPL remains unavailable for selection, until he can clear the yo-yo test. Ramji Srinivasan, former strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team supports the idea. According to Hindustan Times, he said, “The game has

3. become very physical, and one has to be an intelligent and adaptable athlete to survive the onslaught.” However, another professional from IPL does not agree to this. He called the tests "unfair". “Because it’s not about the tests alone," he said. "It’s also whether they have the knowledge of how to train for it, what to eat, how to hydrate for it. It’s equally important when the test is conducted; whether it’s pre-season, end or middle of the season.” Kohli on Chakravarthy The Indian cricket team captain was asked about Chakravarthy in the pre-series press conference. He said, "Look individuals need to understand the systems that have been created for the Indian cricket team." Kohli insisted on focusing on the high levels of fitness and skills. "We should operate at the very high levels of fitness and skills and that's why this (India team) is top of the ladder when playing cricket, in our country.” He added that players are expected to abide by whatever is required to be a part of the national side. "We would expect players to abide by what's required to be a part of Team India. There shouldn't be space for any compromise, in that regard."

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