IND v BAN 2019: "We want to carry the legacy set by India legends," says Virat Kohli

India captain Kohli knows the team has a responsibility to fulfill.

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History has been made at Eden Gardens on Friday when India and Bangladesh walked out to play their first-ever pink-ball Test. Bangladesh won the toss and asked India to bowl.

Virat Kohli, during the toss, said they wanted to bat first as well, but India won't mind bowling. He also talked about leading India in a memorable match. 

The 31-year-old feels the current team is just trying to carry the legacy of India legends forward. 

"We are fulfilling the responsibility of debuting with the pink ball. After the set of legends we have had, I think it's our responsibility that we are doing right. We are setting the right examples. Proud to have this opportunity to do so," Kohli said at the toss.

Kohli is aware of the challenges the pink ball will present. He added how India isn't much bothered about losing the toss. 

"We would have batted first as well. Decent grass covers on it, but it's a hard pitch. With the Pink ball, there will be something for the first 15 overs. This is another opportunity for us to come and execute our skills. The challenge is to adapt quickly to the ball. It travels fast and it's difficult to control."

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Team India has walked out with the same playing XI which they had in the first Test. India pacers showed their captain was right and they made sure Bangladesh's decision backfires. 

Bangladesh was bowled out for 106 runs with Ishant Sharma picking 5/22, Umesh Yadav picking 3/29 and Shami picking 2/36. Shadman Islam top-scored with 29 runs.

 
 

By - 22 Nov, 2019

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