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India head coach Ravi Shastri has said he sees a lot of his younger self in India skipper Virat Kohli. The batting superstar remains in the news not only for his unprecedented batting exploits but also for his aggressive attitude on the cricket field.

Kohli’s oozing confidence and never-day-side attitude has been lauded by many. And Shastri feels it is Kohli’s mindset which has motivated the team to do well.

“I do (see a lot of myself in Virat). Our mindsets are pretty similar, we are pretty aggressive, and we like to compete. And when someone has a mindset and the work ethic like Virat’s, it is bound to rub off on the other players of the team, and that’s is why India is having a great run at the moment,” Shastri said after receiving the ‘Maharashtracha Abhiman’ award during the ‘Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2018’.

The former India all-rounder Shastri further opened up on what makes Mahendra Singh Dhoni a true ‘legend’. Shastri said that Dhoni’s ability to remain cool and composed during any situation makes him a great among many.

“MS is a legend and he can remain unfazed in any situation. Whether he gets out for zero or scores a hundred, whether he wins the World Cup with a six, he is the same. There is a lot of mutual respect that Virat and Dhoni share. Their relation is fantastic and whatever you read in the media might not be true,” Shastri said.

The coach also revealed that Kohli seeks his predecessors advise whenever needed.

“Virat will go to him (Dhoni) seeking his advice, that communication is tremendous from the team point of view,” said Shastri.

With Ravi Shastri enjoying his time with the family, Kohli and Dhoni are featuring in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Royal Challengers Bangalore team is led by Kohli whereas, Dhoni is at the helm of affairs for resurrected Chennai Super Kings in the eleventh edition of the lucrative T20 league.