Delhi’s captain, Ayush Badoni, had to face some difficult questions at the press conference before the Ranji trophy match against the railroads, starting Thursday. Badoni, who has taken the responsibility of leading Virat Kohli, a giant name in the Indian Cricket, in the party he was asked if he felt nervous about the possibility of capturing Kohli, telling him what to do and where to light. However, Badoni dodged the questions like an ace.
“No, none of that (prepared to tell Virat where the field?) I have played against him in the past. I have experienced that pressure. Play with him will be very fun,” Badoni told journalists at the press conference On Wednesday.
Badoni had previously led another unconditional of India in the form of Rishabh Pant, who was also given the option of leading the team as Kohli. But, both rejected it.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to lead Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. His presence in itself is huge. They motivate the players in the locker room and we can learn a lot from them,” Badoni added.
“I have a very good link with Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli. I have played with Pant for a long time. Kohli has brought a lot of fun to the costumes,” he said.
#LOOK | Delhi Ranji’s team captain Ayush Badoni says: “Everyone is excited and motivated with their arrival (Virat Kohli). His presence makes everyone animated.” pic.twitter.com/0AZJXSZPDA
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Delhi is sixth in the group D of eight teams with 14 points of six games, but Badoni is only focusing on the match in question.
“We are not looking at the points table. Anything can happen, but we go for a direct victory. We are very excited.
“Kohli was telling us that we were sure, the way it takes in the field.
“We are quite motivated. And with virat entering, we are even more motivated,” he added.
“I am not thinking much about the future at this time. I only intend to take wickts while playing and scoring as many races as possible while hitting,” he said.
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