While they are at it, Virat Kohli’s words ought not to fall on deaf ears.“Unfortunately we get only two days before we fly to South Africa after this series gets over. In a bid to chalk out a sufficient 2017-18 home season, this series was advanced.Cricket South Africa didn’t budge in allowing more time for want of a New Year’s Test in Cape Town. “We don’t look at how much preparation time players get on such tours, and then everyone starts judging results. We should be able to prepare the way we want, and then we are entitled to be criticised,” said Kohli.“So, yes, we’ve asked (for conditions similar to South Africa) to prepare now. We are looking at this Sri Lanka series as an opportunity,” he added, confirming the open secret.

Source: Economic Times November 23, 2017 17:45 UTC