Under Dhoni, Kohli made his all-format debut before succeeding the iconic cricketer as all-format captain. Dhoni has supported Kohli since the start of his career, and that support will continue even when the legendary player retires from international cricket in August 2020.
The contrast between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli is striking. In reality, Kohli makes no effort to hide his anger; it’s what keeps him going under pressure. Adrenaline, aggression, and energy have all kind of come to be associated with Kohli. Dhoni, on the other hand, exudes serenity simply by being present. Even when the cards are not in his favour, it is virtually impossible to see through those heavy spectacles and that stern visage. But both as captains and players, they have accomplished things for Indian cricket that are unprecedented. It may be the main factor in the strength of their relationship.
By highlighting the fact that they were going through comparable stages in their lives and careers, Kohli provided the explanation for Dhoni’s contact with him. “He has gone through what I’m going through right now. So, the only basis for genuine empathy and understanding for someone else experiencing the same situation comes through experience and feeling those emotions during the time in question.
Since the second half of 2022, Kohli has found his lost form in ODIs and T20Is, scoring tonnes of runs. Nevertheless, he has yet to record a significant score in red-ball cricket. In the second Test against Australia, he appeared to have everything under control but lost due to a questionable call. In the third Test, which begins March 1 in Indore, he will try to atone for his mistakes.