Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score a century against Pakistan in a World Cup match, as he made a crafty 107 at the Adelaide Oval.
Describing India’s clinical win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup match on Sunday as one of the biggest in his career, star batsman Virat Kohli said that he was happy to have played his part in the “amazing” victory.
Amazing way to begin our World Cup. Big game against Pakistan and it was an amazing fight,” Kohli, who was adjudged man-of-the-match for his crafty 107, said after India won the game by 76 runs at the Adelaide Oval.
“Expectations are going to be there when you do well for your country. I just look to stand up to those because I hate to lose, and I play passionately. I like the pressure and the expectations,” he added.
“We have discussed about roles of each player. My role in the team is to bat through, and the power-hitters can play around knowing that one end is secure. The way Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina batted today is commendable,” he said.
“The support has been magnificent. We expect the same throughout the tournament. Too loud at times for MS (Dhoni) to catch our attention.”