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As he walked back to the pavilion following India's victory against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli profusely thanked former captain Sunil Gavaskar for congratulating him on his century on World Cup debut. But there was another man whom Kohli actually had to thank, his teammate Yusuf Pathan
I really owe it to him," Kohli told MiD DAY.
Kohli dedicated the century to his father. "He always wanted to see me play for India and I have fulfilled his dream. 'Thank you, papa'," he said.
The 22-year-old gave credit to the team management for the rapid progress he has made in his batting. "Nowadays I connect the ball very well. The seniors have helped a lot, as also coach Gary Kirsten. I am very focussed now," he said.
The youngster said that the Indian team had prepared well for the tournament and their confidence had gone higher after the victory against Bangladesh.
"Even before this win, the team has been on a high as we have been doing well over the last few months. We are a very motivated side. After this win, our morale has gone further up, there's no doubt about it," he signed off.
Kohli dedicated the century to his father. "He always wanted to see me play for India and I have fulfilled his dream. 'Thank you, papa'," he said.
The 22-year-old gave credit to the team management for the rapid progress he has made in his batting. "Nowadays I connect the ball very well. The seniors have helped a lot, as also coach Gary Kirsten. I am very focussed now," he said.
The youngster said that the Indian team had prepared well for the tournament and their confidence had gone higher after the victory against Bangladesh.
"Even before this win, the team has been on a high as we have been doing well over the last few months. We are a very motivated side. After this win, our morale has gone further up, there's no doubt about it," he signed off.
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