After the win against New Zealand, Virat Kohli praised the players, supported Rahane

Team India: The Indian team won the Test series 1-0 by defeating New Zealand by a huge margin in the second match played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The performance of the bowlers and batsmen of the team was excellent in this match. After the match, captain Virat Kohli praised the team fiercely. The special thing is that the captain supported Ajinkya Rahane, who was struggling with poor form. Let us know what Virat said after the match.

Virat said this about the team
Regarding the performance of Team India, Virat said, “In the last few months, the Indian team has performed very well in other series and tournaments except the final of the World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup. People in India expect that In 12 months, you will win all the matches that you will play. Although it is not humanly possible to do so. You cannot win every tournament. We have to see whether Indian cricket is going upwards continuously? That’s what we are trying to do. And the coming generations will try the same.”

Praises Mayank and Akshar
Appreciating Mayank Agarwal and Axar Patel, skipper Kohli said, “Mayank played a very good innings and proved that he has been here for a long time. Such innings will boost his confidence going forward.” Virat praised Axar Patel’s excellent performance and said, “Axar is an all-rounder and he stays in the team, then the balance of the team is better. If he maintains his fitness then he can play for a long time.”

Rahane backed
Virat Kohli backs Ajinkya Rahane after winning the Mumbai Test. On Rahane facing criticism, Kohli said, “We are not one of those people who two months ago, while praising someone is doing good and then suddenly say, throw him out of the team. Ajinkya Rahane has performed in important matches. And they should be supported.”

Rahane, who has been battling consistently poor form, was kept out of the Mumbai Test match. However, the BCCI said that he is battling with an injury. The question is, will Rahane be given a chance in the series against South Africa? Many veterans have said that Rahane will not get a chance in the upcoming series. Meanwhile, the captain of Team India has given his statement in support of Ajinkya.

Will players like Shubman Gill or Mayank Agarwal be given further chances when Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul come back in the team? Virat did not say anything clearly on this question. Koli said that discussions on such matters would be continued and a decision would be taken only after due deliberation.

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