Skipper Virat Kohli all praises for Shardul Thakur's swanky cameo against Windies

Shardul Thakur played most defining cameo of his career as India clinched ODI series after a sensation and successful chase in 3rd ODI at Cuttack on Sunday. Having lost Kohli at fag end of run-chase, India desperately needed someone to stick around with Jadeja and answer came in form of Shardul Thakur. pacer lit up 47th over after he smashed around Cottrell, including a huge six that saw Indian dressing room burst out in cheers and a very happy Jadeja showing some appreciation from or end. Skipper Virat Kohli admitted that it was a delight to see youngsters step up and finish game for side. Shardul Thakur earned praise from Kohli as Indian skipper posted a picture with pacer and dedicated a dialogue in Marathi for him.   

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Virat Kohli all praises for Sharad Thakur

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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.

"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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Skipper praises his bowlers

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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