India vs England 2021: ‘Test probably shifted in England’s favour when we batted in the first innings,’ says Indian skipper Virat Kohli

India vs England 2021: ‘Test probably shifted in England’s favour when we batted in the first innings,’ says Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli

Team India faced a humiliating defeat of 227 runs as the visiting Team- England won the first Test in Chennai.

Things turned favorable for the visitor during the toss time and they encashed it well when they chose to bat.

Joe Root rose to the occasion during batting while Dom Bess, Jack Leach and James Anderson stole the show among the bowlers.

“I think, Test probably shifted in their favour when we batted in the first innings. We were looking to bat better but I don’t think there was enough application shown by us as a batting unit,” Kohli said at the post-match press conference referring to India’s 337 all out first essay score.

“Even if someone got a hundred in either innings, still we were pretty much behind in the game. There’s not one way to play the game and we understand that quite well and our endeavour in the future games is going to be long partnerships,” said Kohli.

Kohli talked of the decision to not include Kuldeep Yadav in the first Test

“…when you are playing two off-spinners, Kuldeep more or less becomes a similar kind of spinner (bringing it into the right-handers). So, we needed variety. We were quite clear what combination we wanted to play, and there are no regrets whatsoever.”

Hopeful of the remaining matches ahead, Kohli said, “You could say they are well prepared but to say they are better prepared than us in our own conditions is not an accurate assessment.”

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