Published 18:19 IST, February 2nd 2020
'Proud,Historic,Ecstatic': Virat Kohli hails Team India's rare 5-0 sweep against the Kiwis
Team India's skipper Virat Kohli expressed his delight as the visitors completed a 5-0 whitewash against New Zealand with a seven-run win in the 5th T20
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Team India's skipper Virat Kohli expressed his delight as visitors completed a 5-0 whitewash against New Zealand with a seven-run win in 5th and final T20 on Sunday. Virat Kohli, who was rested for 5th T20I, had three words for India's historic series win in New Zealand and took to Twitter to express his feelings. Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India's win, picking three wickets along with bowling a disciplined and tight spell. Stand-in captain Rohit Sharma had won toss and elected to bat first, allowing India to set a 164-run target for kiwis to chase down in order to get a consolation win. However, Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor's heroics went in vain as New Zealand failed to retrain its wickets and ultimately collapsed in hands of might Indian bowling attack.
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Virat Kohli jubilant after a historic sweep
'We need everyone to be best'
"We need everyone to be best versions of mselves. It is all about laying vision in front of boys, way you think, prepare. guys are taking tice of it and y realise that team needs 120 percent from m every time," Kohli said.
"Because only n you will find ways to win. That has been a massive change for us in last two-three years. We have seen results; we obviously won't win everything and se victories give a lot more pleasure than one-sided victories."
With Kohli resting himself from inconsequential final game, Rohit Sharma was stand-in skipper, but opener suffered a calf injury while batting and had to retire hurt. In his absence, K L Rahul led side to victory. Heaping praise on team at presentation ceremony, Kohli said: "All of us are really proud of how we played. It's about finding ways to win. Today, all se young guys were on field after Rohit's unfortunate injury and m coming toger and handling pressure.
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"That gives me a lot of pleasure watching from outside and y will take this momentum going forward for many years."
Kohli also backed under-fire New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, saying he is right man to lead Black Caps despite 0-5 drubbing. "Kane and me have similar mindsets, similar philosophies. It is amazing that despite being from different parts of world, we have similar thinkings and we speak same langu," he said. "Despite what scoreline suggests, I feel that New Zealand cricket is in best hands and he is right guy to lead this team. He is perfect, perfect man to lead m. I wish him best of luck and power to lead this side in future. y are a side everyone loves to watch and play against."
18:19 IST, February 2nd 2020