‘If We Play To Potential And Are Injury-free, We Can Go The Distance'
The Hindu|February 20, 2019

The ability to dominate in all conditions is Kohli’s strength; he’s just 30 and already a great, says Shastri

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‘If We Play To Potential And Are Injury-free, We Can Go The Distance'

Ravi Shastri talks straight, doesn’t hold back his punches. The Indian cricket team coach shared his views with The Hindu on a variety of issues.

How different is this Indian team from the previous sides?

I wouldn’t like to compare sides. This team plays as a unit. It plays with pride. Individual brilliance will be there but the emphasis is on collective effort.

What does Virat Kohli bring with him?

He brings with him extreme professionalism with a very high price tag on fitness, work ethics and on-field aggression. We have a similar view on the direction the team should go.

Where would you put Kohli in the pantheon of great batsmen?

His ability to dominate in all conditions and situations is his strength. He is right up there with the very best. He’s just 30 and already a great.

What are India’s chances in the World Cup?

If we play to potential and are injury-free, we can go the distance.

Which teams are the biggest threats for India?

The much-improved England have gone for one-day specialists and they will be playing at home. And you can never discount Australia with Smith and Warner back and the bowling attack they have.

Fitness will be crucial in a long, gruelling format.

The Indian pace attack will be in the hunt in England...

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