MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are the very two different personalities in cricket. The former Indian captain is known for his nonchalant behaviour irrespective of any situation while the latter likes to openly show his aggression in the cricket field. But both have contributed immensely in taking Indian cricket forward.
Speaking in the latest episode of Star Sports’ Cricket Connected chat show, Pathan noted that during MS Dhoni’s era, the team was always in calm and composed mode. On the other hand, under Virat Kohli, the team is more competitive and shows aggression. Irfan Pathan believes to be successful we need both the qualities of Kohli and Dhoni.
“In Dhoni’s era, we saw a calmness and in Virat Kohli’s era, we saw aggression. You need both these qualities to be successful.
“A player, how he uses his calmness and his aggression to perform better, we have seen in both the eras,” the former left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan further added.
Irfan Pathan on Virat Kohli’s captaincy:
Irfan Pathan further heaped praise on MS Dhoni contribution in leading the team to win the matches while Virat to making India a top-notch Test team.
“We have seen MS Dhoni come at the end and win us matches from difficult situations and we have seen Virat Kohli’s amazing record in Test cricket,” Pathan said.
The former Indian pacer recalled India’s maiden Test victory in Australian soil. He applauded Virat Kohli’s significant contribution as a player as well as a captain in that triumph.
“Going to Australia and beating them there. Their fast bowlers who always play aggressive cricket can dominate anyone, but Virat Kohli went there and dominated their bowlers in their own backyard both as a player and as a captain,” he further explained.
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on 15th August. He along with Virat Kohli will be seen in action in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020.