We are going to try a lot of cricketers in the T20 matches says Kohli

Manchester, July 2 - With less than a year to go for the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales, India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday indicated at trying a few combinations in the playing XI as they gear

Kohli said he wasn't surprised with Buttler's recent success for the national team.

"I am not surprised the way Jos has played. I mean we've all known about his ability in the past as well. It is just that he's got more opportunity to play for Rajasthan Royals in this season to show his skill set, and he's certainly enjoying that role at the top of the order," he said.

"It was lovely to watch him play because when you gain momentum in this format, and you continue for that long, it always feels good to watch."

"From that point of view, I really enjoyed watching him bat. Apart from that, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali were in our team (Royal Challengers Bangalore) as well. We had a great time together," Kohli added.

On the personal front, Kohli did not have a great time in England four years ago but he is unperturbed with the poor track record.

"Surprisingly or funnily, I don't think from fans' or outside point of view. Even when we came here for the Champions Trophy, that was the first question that was asked and my reply was, I am just looking forward to having a good time here. It doesn't matter whether I get runs or don't get runs," he said.

"What I want is the team to play well and the team to win. Obviously you want to perform as an individual."

"But I haven't set any benchmarks or targets and come here to do certain things which have to be special just because the last tour here, I came on didn't go well," he added.

The three-match T20 rubber will follow three One-day Internationals. India will also play five Tests against the hosts during the tour.

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IANS