Virat Kohli backs skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 as one of the best – Cricket News Update
India’s upcoming phenomenal batsman, Virat Kohli, has lend support to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who he believes has done a great job while leading the national team over the years.
Praising the leadership qualities of the Indian captain, Kohli said, “I don't think one can question MS's leadership. As Indian captain, he has never done badly. In fact, he has done a commendable job. As far as the captaincy is concerned, it is not something, which I should be concerned about. There is a selection committee that looks into the matter."
The right-hand batsman, who has become an important part of India’s middle-order, disclosed that he has been advised by Dhoni to stay calm, as he has been guilty of crossing the limits while on the field in the past.
A growing debate in India is about the future of Dhoni as the captain of India, since the team has recently taken a dip in form, losing to England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in Test cricket.
And while Dhoni was praised by most as he led his side to their second ever International Cricket Council (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749 and Australia, where the Men in Blue were severely humiliated by the hosts.
Against England, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 lost their number-one status in Test cricket, which has become a main point for criticism against Dhoni’s captaincy.
Many believe that it is time to look somewhere else and appoint a younger player as captain in place of the majestic Dhoni.
Meanwhile, speaking on the prospects of a series against Pakistan, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 favoured the idea, as he believes matches between the two rivals are always nail biting.
"One can always expect quality cricket when India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 are pitted against each other. It will also be good for the two cricket boards," he said.
Pakistan and India have not played a bilateral series since the 2008 terrorist attacks in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820, which the Indian government accused Pakistan based separatist groups for carrying out.
However, things seem to be heading in the right direction between the two arch rivals, raising the hope for a bilateral series in coming months.
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