Want to create a friendly atmosphere in the dressing room: Virat

Kohli made the remarks while addressing at a press conference hosted by the BCCI at the Eden Gardens here.

He said, “We want to create an environment where the players feel they belong here.”

He also spoke about the key requirements of his team as he said, “Fitness should be the main focus. It is the need of the hour as far as Test cricket is concerned.”

He also said that the Indian cricket team is looking at the future and is less bothered by past issues.

He said, “We have had issues in the past, but have moved forward ever since. We do not hold grudges over anything.”

The skipper also highlighted on the winning factor.

“It is important to win, having a positive mindset always help.” He said.

When quizzed about his personal goal in the upcoming Bangladesh tour, he responded, “I don’t have a personal goal. For us (the Indian Cricket Team) personal performance is not the criteria. We want to achieve victory for the Indian Cricket Team and if anything happens on the process it is always a bonus.”

When asked about former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid’s inclusion in the BCCI to help the youth team, Indian cricket team Director Ravi Shastri said, “(We) cannot have a bigger role model than Rahul. We are happy to have him. He’s frank and it’ll help the youth team.”

When asked about if he’s rating Bangladesh as a minnows, Shastri said, “We respect every opponent and Bangladesh is just another opponent.”

The Indian team will leave for the Bangladesh tour on Monday.

The team will play a Test match and a ODI series in the neighbouring nation.

This is India's first tournament since returning from Australia and New Zealand after playing the World Cup. India had reached the semi-finals of the 50-over mega cricket event which was won by Australia this time.