Looking ahead, Kohli says 'younger people' will need to step up in few years

India captain Virat Kohli has one eye on ICC T20 World Cup but he is also looking beyond that, saying on Sunday that his team's "younger people" will need to step up in near future. Kohli anchored a tricky chase before Shardul Thakur showed nerves of steel to guide India to a series-clinching four-wicket victory over West Indies in third ODI here. Kohli made 85 off 81 balls but less important was Thakur's six-ball 17, which helped India cross line with eight balls to spare.

Kohli wants youngsters to step up

"Having done (chasing successfully) it so many times, you obviously have a bit more calmness and you understand how dew is playing and all you need is a short partnership. From re opposition usually crumbles," Kohli said at post-match press conference.

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"It was outstanding to see ors finishing game. Honestly when I got out I had a nervous phase, but I looked back at Jaddu and he looked confident. y just changed game in three overs. Watching from outside is way more difficult."

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Jadeja was unbeaten on 39 when winning runs were scored. Openers K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma also scored fluent half-centuries. Kohli looked back and called 2019 a beautiful year barring that World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. "2019 has been one of best years for Indian cricket. Apart from 30 minutes in World Cup, it's been a great year. We'll keep chasing that ICC trophy. But apart from that, way we've played has been satisfying."

He also had a word of praise for his fast bowlers who have troubled best of batsmen through year. "Having a bunch of fast bowlers who can bowl out any opposition anywhere - m taking attention away from spinners in India is a huge achievement.  "We feel we have it in us to win series overseas, t just odd game. We are in process of trying out people, see how y react under pressure. Wher people want to accept it or t, younger people will have to step up in a few years," India skipper said. 

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y may have lost series but West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard was contend with way his players fought. "I don't think re is much to be disappointed actually. I'm very very proud of guys and yes we faltered a bit with ball and in field, but India yet again pushed us hard and showed why re are number one team in world," Pollard said. 

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