Lot of expectations from Kohli: Kaluwitharana

Eager to see how Virat Kohli shapes up as a leader, former Sri Lankan batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana said India’s new firebrand cricket captain looks hungry for wins but has to deal with a mountain of expectations as well.

“For India, expectations will be high too. A lot of people back in their country have a keen interest and they will watch how Kohli shapes up as skipper. He will have to deal with all those expectations. I am sure the new captain wants to perform and is very hungry to win,” Kaluwitharana said.

But the former wicketkeeper/batsman, who is also the current Sri Lanka A coach and doubled up as the Board President’s XI coach during the three-day practice match in Colombo, said the upcoming three-Test series is also very important for the Sri Lankans.