IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli sends Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul to England as opener in the series for the opener

India captain Virat Kohli said that he is a proud man after defeating host England by 66 runs by the openers of the One Day International series in Pune on Tuesday. Kohli was impressed by the performances of Shikhar Dhawan (98) and KL Rahul (62 not out) and said that the team wants to return players who will work selflessly. “The team showed great character and intensity. As I have also mentioned in the past, we promote players who are intent and bring back their skills. Special mention is also made for Shikhar’s innings. Earlier Didn’t get much after T20I. As KL. Well, back between runs. So we want to return those who will do a selfless job, “Kohli said in the post match presentation.

The Indian captain also praised Prasid Krishna and Krunal Pandya for making the debut.

Kohli said, “The return of all our bowlers. It was wonderful to go and come back for a few runs on (Prasidh). Krunal, Shardul, Bhuvi were also awesome. I’m a proud widebody right now.”

Dhawan was adjudged Player of the Match for his 98-run knock and said he wanted to remain positive when he was not part of the playing XI.

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“When I wasn’t playing, I was thinking how I could give to the team. I was becoming a good 12th man (laughing, serving water. In my head, though, I was quite positive.” That when I get a chance. I can score runs, “said Dhawan.

Both teams will meet at the same venue on Friday for the second ODI.