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'I become more responsible as a batsman when I am leading India'

June 09, 2015 22:30 IST
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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Virat Kohli is considered a dangerous batsman by most teams around the world but captaincy can make him even more lethal, something opposition captain Mushfiqur Rahim fears. 

Asked about Mushfiqur's comments, the Indian captain did not have much to say. 

"I have enough pressure of my own to deal with. I don't take pressure from what someone has to say about me. My pressure doesn't come from some external source. It is a natural nervous feeling for every cricketer.

"I think I become more responsible as a batsman when I am leading. I believe in doing something first before asking anyone to be able to do that.

"If I am not batting in a matured way, I can't say something with authority to the other members of the team. If I am doing something then it will give a positive feeling to the whole unit," he added. 

India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha. Photograph: Getty Images

He is also happy for wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha, who had to warm the benches for long with Dhoni leading the team in the longest format.

"I am very happy for Wriddhiman Saha. He has waited for a long, long time understandably because MS has been the best wicketkeeper-batsman in a long time. So I think now is the time for Saha. 

"He is a super fit guy. His keeping skills and reach are unbelievable. He is a gutsy batsman, confident, technique very good.

"He has everything to become a very good Test player for India. For next 5-6 years I can assure you will be exciting time for him," said Kohli showering praise on the gloveman.  

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