Veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan spoke about the captaincy styles of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. He has played enough cricket under the two former Indian captains. Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have achieved much success in the leadership role for India.

The duo has contrasting personalities which also reflects in their styles of captaincy. Shikhar Dhawan expressed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is cool-headed, and trusts his instincts. The opener has played 89 International matches under his leadership. Speaking to the Times of India about MS Dhoni’s captaincy, Shikhar Dhawan said,

“Dhoni bhai is known for his calm and composed demeanor on the field, regardless of the match situation. This cool-headed approach has been a hallmark of his captaincy. Dhoni bhai is often praised for his instinctive decision-making. He trusts his cricketing instincts and has a knack for making the right calls, particularly in pressure situations. Dhoni bhai is known for his effective man-management skills.”

Virat Kohli leads from the front with his performances: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan further spoke about Virat Kohli’s captaincy style, saying that he leads from the front with his aggressive approach. He added that Virat Kohli has brought in a “youthful and energetic” culture in the team. Talking about the former captain’s leadership style, Shikhar Dhawan said to the Times of India,

“Virat Kohli has cultivated a youthful and energetic team environment. He encourages young talents and is willing to back them, providing opportunities for them to flourish. Kohli places a strong emphasis on fitness and conditioning. This focus on physical fitness has become a key aspect of the team culture under his captaincy. Kohli leads from the front with his performances. His aggressive style of batting often sets the tone for the team, and he expects a similar level of intensity from his players.”

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