Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that his side have learnt their lessons from the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan where they lost by 180 runs. Speaking at team India’s press conference ahead of their opening game against South Africa, Kohli spoke about how his side have prepared since that loss.
“From the Champions Trophy, we learnt how to play in a final. In the final, the better team won. We have plugged the gaps since then. We brought in wrist spinners to take wickets in the middle overs and have built a stronger side since then.
The 30-year-old also said that he is confident of his side’s chances to winning the group stage games. “There has been a lot to learn about composure in this first week. The teams that are more composed have a greater chance of winning games and handling pressure.
“We need to bring our experience into play to make better decisions once our campaign starts,” said Kohli.
Feature image courtesy: AFP Photo/ Dibyangshu Sarkar
