Legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni is known for his wisdom and has played a key role in shaping many careers. He shares a strong bond with Virat Kohli, having experienced numerous memorable moments together during his playing days.
Recently, Dhoni spoke about his conversation with Kohli after he stepped down as India’s Test captain. Kohli had previously mentioned this, describing Dhoni as someone who genuinely cares for him.
At a corporate event, MS Dhoni was asked about his conversation with Virat Kohli after he resigned as India’s Test captain. Dhoni hinted that the answer would be revealed soon, as he had already shared it with the host broadcaster, and it would be aired during the IPL 2025 season.
He also acknowledged that he isn’t always in regular contact with people, a complaint made by several players before. However, he emphasized that he tries to be available whenever someone truly needs him.
“It’s deja vu. I was asked a similar question in a JioHotsar show; you will see the answer during the IPL. I’m not great when it comes to being in touch with people but yeah, certain times when you someone needs you, you just drop in a message,” Dhoni said.
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How did Virat Kohli respond to MS Dhoni’s message?
About three years ago, Virat Kohli revealed that he had received a message from MS Dhoni after stepping down as Test captain. He emphasized Dhoni’s genuine care for him, contrasting it with those who offer advice on TV just to grab headlines.
“Let me tell you one thing: when I left Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person, with whom I had played previously; that was MS Dhoni. Many people have my number. On TV, people give lots of suggestions; people have a lot to say. But none of the people who had my number sent me a message,” Kohli had said.
“That respect (with Dhoni), that connection you have with someone, when it is genuine, it shows like this, because there is no insecurity with either of us. Neither does he need anything from me, nor do I need anything from him,” he mentioned.
“I mean, if you give the suggestions in front of the world, it has no value for me. If it is for my improvement, you can talk with me one-on-one, (tell me) that I genuinely want you to do well,” Kohli added.
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