Virat Kohli was once again effusive in his praise for MS Dhoni who has copped criticism over his strike rate in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Kohli said he has a lot of respect for his previous captain as India equipped to take on New Zealand in the semi-final in Manchester on Tuesday.
In 2011, Virat Kohli's words in acclaim for Sachin Tendulkar after India won the World Cup turned out to be a piece of cricketing old stories. after 8 years, MS Dhoni is playing his last 50-over World Cup and Kohli was inquired as to whether he had any exceptional lines for Dhoni and this is what he had to say.
"I am not going to write anything down. If you ask everyone about MS Dhoni, they would have special things to say.
"We will always respect him because of the chances he gave us and the faith he has shown in us. When a person has done so much for the team, you have to acknowledge that.
"From a respect point of view, we are very grateful to him. He is always in a happy and jolly state of mind at whatever point we see him. I will always have sky high respect for MS Dhoni.
"He has made an extraordinary change from captaining the group to being a player. He gives you space to settle on your own choices. However, when I ask him, he generally gives me guidance," Kohli told the media on the eve of India's semi-final.
MS Dhoni was criticized by specialists and trolled by fans after his slow knock against Afghanistan. He was likewise criticized for his go-slow approach in a lofty run chase against England however Virat Kohli had jumped to Dhoni's defence and said he knows exactly what should be done in the middle.
