Published 14:58 IST, July 7th 2020

Virat Kohli mocks media for trying to 'create' fights between him and MS Dhoni

Indian captain Virat Kohli praises his ex-skipper and longtime teammate MS Dhoni for his sharp 'cricketing brain' and confirms his friendship with the veteran.

Reported by: Aakash Saini
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Indian captain Virat Kohli shares a great camaraderie with former skipper MS Dhoni. Both cricketers toger have guided Team India to many memorable victories over years and both are recognised as veterans of run-chases in limited-overs cricket. experienced wicketkeeper-batsman turned 39 on Tuesday, July 7. As social media continued to flood with MS Dhoni birthday wishes, Virat Kohli also took to his account to wish his long-time Indian teammate.  

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MS Dhoni birthday wishes: ‘MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli good friends’, confirms captain

In vember 2017, Virat Kohli interacted with Gaurav Kapur on his Oaktree Sports show Breakfast with Champions on YouTube. In show, prolific Indian batsman spoke about MS Dhoni in high regard. According to Virat Kohli, he has never come across a “better cricketing brain” than that of his experienced teammate. While Kohli said that he likes following his own instinct on field, he admitted that he also seeks advice from MS Dhoni. Furr praising 2011 World Cup-winning leader, captain Kohli also said that almost 9 out of 10 advices given by his ex-skipper, end up working.

Virat Kohli also confirmed that he holds a strong friendship with MS Dhoni. He said that it is a blessing to have someone like Dhoni in team and ir friendship has “grown over years”. Virat Kohli furr mocked Indian media for occasionally creating headlines that indicate re is a rift between two cricketers. He said that while he refuses to pay heed to such news, MS Dhoni also does t get into such details since both of m apparently do t read newspapers. Kohli credited Dhoni for ensuring that re was a smooth transition in team in terms of captaincy without players feeling its impact at all.

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During IPL 2020 trading and transfer window, MS Dhoni became one of 20 cricketers to be retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). right-handed batsman was retained for Rs.15 crore (US$2 million) by franchise for w-postponed IPL 2020 season. MS Dhoni, who made his CSK debut in inaugural 2008 edition, has led m to three IPL titles. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK lifted coveted trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2018 editions.

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Im credit: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli picture from BCCI Twitter

14:58 IST, July 7th 2020