Published 21:09 IST, August 16th 2020
'Selfless in intense moments': Kohli lionizes Dhoni's ability; thanks him for the memories
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday paid his third tribute to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket
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Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday paid his third tribute to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who anunced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. Kohli started his international cricket journey under his leership and has always spoken highly of Dhoni stating that he has learned a lot from latter which reflects in his on-field decision-making.
Taking to Twitter, Kohli shared a throwback video that showed two clips which highlight " mutual trust, respect and understanding" he shares with former skipper MS Dhoni while thanking him for those moments.
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first clip was of World Twenty20 semi-final against South Africa back in 2014. scores were same, with Captain cool on strike, but n Dhoni played a defensive shot, giving strike to seal game. " first one explains perfectly well who he is, selfless in most intense moments....," Kohli mentioned.
Whereas in second clip, India was up against Australia in 2016 World T20. Finishing a target of 161, with Kohli putting up a match-winning performance of 51-ball 82. Reminiscing game three years later, Kohli wrote, "This man, me me run like in a fitness test @msdhoni.”
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Earlier in day, Virat Kohli came forward and hailed his first captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cricket after veteran stumper anunced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. legendary skipper shared a compilation of his journey so far to make anuncement.
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MS Dhoni bids ieus to his Intl. cricket career
Putting an end to his 16-year-old journey, former Team India skipper MS Dhoni anunced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. Taking to social media, Dhoni shared a compilation of his journey so far to make anuncement. Ranchi-l me his debut in 2004 against Banglesh and went on to le Men in Blue to win ICC 2011 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2007 T20 World Cup.
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"Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired," Ranchi-l captioned video.
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21:09 IST, August 16th 2020