India vs England: Kohli throws light on relationship with Rahane | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

India vs England: Kohli throws light on relationship with Rahane

Feb 04, 2021 09:08 PM IST

Kohli stressed on the fact that the camaraderie among the bunch is great and said that everyone works towards the only goal of helping India win matches.

Ahead of the start of the Test series against England, Indian captain Virat Kohli spoke highly of his deputy Ajinkya Rahane and gave him due credit for his role of leading the team to victory in Australia when Kohli was away on paternity leave.

FILE PHOTO: India's Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane line up during the national anthems before the match.(REUTERS)
FILE PHOTO: India's Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane line up during the national anthems before the match.(REUTERS)

Rahane captained India to victory in Melbourne, where he score a match-winning century, and in Brisbane to take the team to a 2-1 win after a demoralising loss in Adelaide in the first Test.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Kohli stressed on the fact that the camaraderie among the bunch is great and said that everyone works towards the only goal of helping India win matches.

ALSO READ: Virat Kohli names the wicketkeeper-batsman for 1st Test

"Not just Jinks and me, the camaraderie of the whole team is based on trust and all of us are working towards only one goal and that is to see India win.

"I would like to mention, he fulfilled his responsibility in Australia with flying colours, it was amazing to see him lead the team towards victory, which has always been our goal," Kohli said during a virtual media interaction on the eve of the first Test against England.

Kohli also threw light on the relationship that he has with Rahane off the field and how that helps them gel on the field too.

"Me and Jinks, we have always enjoyed batting with each other. It's quite evident on the field that we share mutual respect. There is bonding off the field also. We do chat a lot, stay in touch and it's a relation based on trust," Kohli said.

The first two Tests will be played in Chennai while the last two matches will take place in Ahmedabad.

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and get exclusive insights with the RR vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore a comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, check Virat Kohli performance and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times website and app.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On