Cricket News Today: Asia XI and World XI squads announced, MS Dhoni to begin training for IPL in March and more: 25th February 2020

#4 Kohli believes accepting defeat underlines strength of character

Kohli believes that India need to play with a positive mindset and show more intent in the second Test

Indian skipper Virat Kohli scrambled to find positives amidst the malaise that the crushing defeat in the first Test and stressed that accepting defeat depicts the strength of character his team possesses.

Kohli stated that although India were handed a crushing defeat, they will come out all guns blazing in the second Test and play on the offensive.

Defeat in the first Test won’t alter their mindset or how they approach the game – India will look to play attacking cricket.

“There’s no cakewalk or easy games at the international level. Teams will come out and beat you, you have to accept it and that defines your character as a side.”

Read the full article here: New Zealand vs India 2020: Virat Kohli insists accepting defeat defines the character of his team

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#5 Jos Buttler hails impact IPL has had on his career

Jos Buttler played an important role in England's 2019 CWC-winning campaign

One of the most devastating entities in T20 cricket right now, England’s Jos Buttler has hailed the impact that the IPL has had on his career, stating that interacting with world-class cricketers during the tournament has helped him develop aspects of his game.

"I think the IPL has had as big an impact as any on my career."

Labelling the IPL the best T20 competition in the world, Buttler spoke about how you get to learn about yourself and your game whilst playing in the IPL and how sharing a dressing room with brilliant minds aids your development as a player.

Buttler believes that with the T20I World Cup on the horizon, the IPL will be a superb platform to prepare for the showpiece event and he’s looking forward to leaving his mark on the upcoming edition of the annual extravaganza.

"It is a place where you can learn so much, learn a lot about yourself and looking ahead to the T20 World Cup in the not-too-distant future, the IPL is a great platform to prepare at the highest level."

Read the full article here: IPL 2020: Jos Buttler hails league's impact on his career; marks it as 'ideal platform for T20 WC preparation'