We showed ourselves we can win from any situation: Kohli

Bengaluru : India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said they were not out there to prove anything to anyone but wanted to show themselves they can win from any situation.

India pipped the visitors by 75 runs after conceding an 87-run first innings lead and levelled the four-match series 1-1.

“After losing the first Test the way we did, we wanted to bounce back and not show to anyone but ourselves how well we can compete. We showed the intent and the belief that we can win from any position,” Kohli said at post match presentation ceremony.

“It was about taking responsibility. The way they showed heart and character, along with the crowd, is unbelievable.

The moment they did not score big in the second innings, we knew we had a chance. We knew if we got anything over 150, we had a chance.”

The Indian captain emphasised the significant role played by Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane with their 118-run stand for the fifth wicket.

“After conceding the lead, Pujara and Rahane had a champion partnership. Two best Test batsmen that we have, showed so much character and technique and heart. Wriddhi’s knock in the end, Ishant’s application, that was a bonus.

“We would have liked anything over 200, we thought from 225 there was only one winner. The moment we got 187, we knew we needed in-out fields, we needed to finish it today.

“Can’t wait for Ranchi. We need to push that momentum further. The team is not going to look back now,” he said.