I am expecting a smooth relation with Ravi Shastri: Virat Kohli

Mumbai, July 19: India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was expecting a smooth working time with new head coach Ravi Shastri considering they have worked together in the past.

"We have worked together in the last three years. I don't think I need to understand anything else. We have worked before, we know what's expected and what's on the plate. I don't think it will require any effort," said Kohli during the pre-departure press do.

Asked if he was feeling any added pressure given the events of the past few weeks, Kohli shrugged it off. "I don't think there is any added pressure. As a team we aspire to achieve. Everyone has faced hard times. I don't take any added pressure. I continue to take responsibility till the time I am captain. You just need to take care of your mindset," he said.

#TeamIndia Captain @imVkohli and Head Coach @RaviShastriOfc address the media ahead of India's tour to Sri Lanka #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/rfFktJA0HL

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Kohli was not asked any direct question on Kumble, who had said his equation with the captain had become "untenable". But Kohli said: "Understanding and communication apply on everything. It applies to any relationship and not just cricket. Everyone has gone through relationships somewhere in life, same rules apply," he said.

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