We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

Asseverating that the Indian team is not afraid of countering tough situations, a confident Virat Kohli today said they have the skill set, character and mental toughness to excel in overseas conditions.

Kohli said the Indian team is fired up for the five-Test series against England, beginning here tomorrow.

"We have the skill sets, character and mental toughness which is required to compete and win in overseas conditions. How we played in South Africa gave us a lot of confidence. Obviously countries like England and Australia provide you with a test that's difficult. The only way to look at it is you have to be optimistic, said Kohli on the eve of the first Test.

"Our preparations have been good. Those playing ODIs got lots of time to adjust while those who have come only for Tests got time to prepare well too. They played India-A matches and the practice game too was good. All of us are in a good frame of mind. We are all excited."
"It all boils down to your gut feel. If five people on the table agree that this is the right thing to do for the team, then we go ahead with that, there are no ifs and buts. There's no looking back. If we take a decision today we're not going to sit down tomorrow and say, 'Oh we could have done that.' We don't act like that. That's why we've been pushing forward as a team."