Indian skipper Virat Kohli stated that MS Dhoni is always going to be valuable to the team with his experience. Dhoni has taken a two-month break after the conclusion of the World Cup. In fact, Dhoni was expected to hang his boots but it wasn’t to be the case. Kohli has always backed MS Dhoni when the latter hasn’t been able to deliver the goods.
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Meanwhile, Dhoni brings a lot of experience to the table. Virat Kohli said that the great thing about MS Dhoni is the fact he always thinks in the betterment of Indian cricket. Dhoni has always guided the youngsters on the right path and he has been a pillar of strength for Indian cricket.
Dhoni has been a role-model.
“Experience is always going to matter whether you like it or not. Many players have proven in the past that age is just a number and even Dhoni has done that a lot in his career. One thing great about him is that he thinks for Indian cricket. When to stop playing cricket, is completely an individual decision. No one should give opinions regarding the matter,” Kohli told reporters.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli had recently uploaded a picture with MS Dhoni and it was speculated that Kohli is giving a hint for former skipper’s retirement. However, it wasn’t to be the case and it became a viral rumour.
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I did not have anything on my mind, I was just sitting at my home and I just uploaded the picture. It became news, it is a lesson for me about what I think about myself, the world does not necessarily see it that way. That game is very special, I have not openly talked about it so that is why I uploaded the picture but people took it otherwise,” Kohli said.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli also received an honor from Delhi District Cricket Association as the pavilion end is named after him at the Arun Jaitley stadium. Kohli said it feels special for the gesture bestowed upon him by DDCA.
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“Initially it was hard to believe. It is a very gracious gesture. You do not think about that as a cricketer, but for someone to give you that honor, it feels special,” Kohli stated.
Kohli will lead India in the first T20I against South Africa at Dharamshala on 15th September.