India vs Sri Lanka: The various moods of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli (R) and newly appointed coach Ravi Shastri addressed the press before their departure for Sri Lanka. (AFP)

Updated on: Jul 20, 2017 12:24 PM IST

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Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli (R) and newly appointed coach Ravi Shastri addressed the press before their departure for Sri Lanka. (AFP)

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India will tour Sri Lanka from July 21 to September 6. (Reuters)

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The tour will begin with a two-day game in Colombo on July 21 and 22. (Reuters)

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India and Sri Lanka will then play three Test matches from July 26 to August 16. (PTI)

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The Tests will be followed by five One-Day Internationals and one Twenty20 International. (PTI)

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During the conference, Ravi Shastri said that “Shastris and Kumbles will come and go. The fabric of Indian cricket will remain and the credit should go to everyone who has participated in the Indian team in the last 3 years”. (AFP)

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Shastri added that he has “matured since I last went to Sri Lanka and I have matured immensely in the last two weeks. Mine will be a refresh button that will be pushed. I carry on from where I left”. (AFP)

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Kohli, on the other hand, said he feels ready and confident ahead of the series and does not feel any added pressure. (AP)

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The team departed for Colombo immediately after the conference. (AP)