Amazing To Win Series 5-0: Kohli

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    • Publish Date: Sep 4 2017 11:33AM
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    • Updated Date: Sep 4 2017 11:33AM
Amazing To Win Series 5-0: Kohli

COLOMBO: His earlier thoughts of a "more challenging" contest in ODIs did not materialise as Sri Lanka hardly gave a fight to the Indians but the visiting captain Virat Kohli on Sunday expressed happiness at winning the series 5 -0.

India had won the preceding Test series 3-0 before this 5-0 whitewash in the ODIs.

Kohli termed the ODI contest a complete series despite India walloping the Lankans in all the matches. "It's quite amazing to have won the series 5-0. We always thought the shorter format is going to be much more challenging. The youngsters and the spunk on the field has worked for us. It's been a complete series for us," said Kohli after the match.

"We've been playing some good cricket. We did not win three games on the trot in the shorter format before this, and now we have six in a row including the West Indies series," he added.

Kohli said the good show in Sri Lanka will boost the confidence of his side when they take on Australia in a five-match ODI series starting later this month.

"It will be a challenging series against Australia. We have been playing some good and consistent cricket for some time. So, this series win in Sri Lanka should boost the confidence the boys," said the Indian captain.

Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga said, "It is a very difficult time for us. We were not up to the standard.

"We have to improve all three departments, especially our batting. We couldn't get those big scores in all five games. We lost a few main players, but still I feel we didn't play to our standard.

"It was a good toss to win. We lost a few early wickets. Thirimanne and Mathews had a good partnership. At one stage, we were looking for 260-270. Unfortunately, we collapsed again."

Man-of-the-series Jasprit Bumrah said, "It's my first visit to Sri Lanka and I'm glad I did well. I was focussing on my preparation, I had time to rest before this series and it makes you hungry."

"It's always a dream to play Test cricket, but I'll wait for my chance," he said when asked about the prospects of making it to the Indian Test team.

Asked about getting tips from Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, he said, "It's been a long journey with Malinga and I've learnt a lot. I just want to learn and become a better bowler."

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Dharshan Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

India had won the 5 match ODI series by 5-0 against Sri Lanka. Kohli and his teammates had led to this win. I am very proud to hear this news. Now India will be ready to play against Australia in September and October. This is a better win for India outside the home soil.

Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

This is what I call a thumping, all round, and perfect rout! My respect for Virat Kohli keeps on increasing with each passing day because he is the one sportsperson I''ve admired to such a degree. Along with his captaincy, he has impressed one and all by his extraordinary batting skills. His two awe-inspiring centuries pushed his no. of tons to 30, equalling Ricky Ponting. Now, it seems spooky to say that 19 more centuries and he''s the best cricketer in the world. Yes, more than Sachin!

Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

I cannot make head or tail of the abysmal situation Sri Lanka are in. This bunch of youngsters really needs to get a grip on because they will face tough teams in the future as well. The Sri Lankan team needs a stimulus to move further and they need proper coaching and mentorship. On the contrary, the Indian team has come up with a barrage of youngsters who''ve got immense potential to play for the country in future years, like Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal etc.

Waayavya Mahadik ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL

Virat Kohli is really worth of the utmost appreciation by the world. he and his absolute teamates have actually made it possible for a 5-0 series win. This series was really erratic the way Bhuvneshwar achieved his maiden half-century was really appreciative of a low order batsman. Another hero who arose in this series was Jasprit Bumrah. His 15 wickets in 11 matches proved the stability of the team.

Waayavya Mahadik ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL

Virat Kohli is really worth of the utmost appreciation by the world. he and his absolute teamates have actually made it possible for a 5-0 series win. This series was really erratic the way Bhuvneshwar achieved his maiden half-century was really appreciative of a low order batsman. Another hero who arose in this series was Jasprit Bumrah. His 15 wickets in 11 matches proved the stability of the team.

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