Bulawayo: India won the last game of the five-match series by seven wicket and in the process also created history by becoming the first India team to win the series 5-0 on foreign soil. Happy with the whitewash, Virat Kohli credited Mahendra Singh Dhoni for teaching him the tricks of the trade. The Indian captain for the Zimbabwe series said that he has learned a few things from MS and used it on the field successfully.

“To be honest, the first two games were pretty toughly fought out by Zimbabwe, but we stepped up in the next three,” said Virat, adding that it was all about making sure that they win the series and then they could experiment.

“Coach (Duncan Fletcher) told me what to do with batting orders and who to give rest as most of these guys are going to South Africa. It has been a beautiful thing to be part of this team and now to lead it. This is an eager bunch of 15 who have gone out there and performed. It is a team of very talented players. It is not that difficult as captain to motivate them,” said Kohli.

“I can only learn from the big man (Dhoni) himself, I have learned a few tactics from him and used it on the field. I have not changed my attitude as far as batting goes, and tried to take responsibility in the middle order,” said Kohli, stating that it was a massive difference to lead an U-19 and the senior team. “International cricket teaches you a lot.”

Amit Mishra, who was awarded the Man of the Match for his six-wicket haul, said, "It feels good. I worked for it and  it has paid off now. This wicket was a little slow, good for batsmen, but they did not read my googly.”

Meanwhile, losing captain Brendon Taylor said that they have been outplayed by a very good team. “Not too many positives. We have been well below our best. It is tough to swallow. Hopefully we can sit down with them, pick their brains and hope to get better.”