Former India captain MS Dhoni is considered one of the best captains in world cricket. He is the only captain who has won all three ICC Trophies. After him, Virat Kohli took the reins and he is also one of the best batsmen in world cricket in recent times.
Ever since Kohli took the charge, everyone started comparing both of them. While MS Dhoni has indeed changed the phase of Indian cricket, Kohli too has become the most successful Test captain of India as well.
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While speaking on the Players’ Lounge Podcast, Indian cricketer Stuart Binny has said that Kohli is the best captain he has played under. “Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a very different captain, his style was a lot different whereas Kohli gave opportunities, and said to take a risk.”
Stuart Binny said Virat Kohli is the best captain under whom he's played, he's right up there. MS Dhoni was a very different captain, his style was alot different whereas Virat gave opportunities, and said to take a risk. (On Players' Lounge Podcast).
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 6, 2021
On the other hand, India batsman KL Rahul has applauded his former captain, MS Dhoni, citing that he has learnt a lot from him. And, while giving examples, he said that he learnt the importance of staying humble by watching Dhoni, how he carries himself on and off the field. Rahul further added that MS Dhoni would not think twice before putting his country ahead of himself as well.
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Notably, KL Rahul has made his debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. While Rahul earned his Test cap during Dhoni’s final series as captain, he played a lot of limited-overs cricket from 2016 to 17 under Dhoni’s leadership. “Something I have learned from him is how humble he has been through ups and downs, how he has put his country ahead of everything is just unbelievable,” Rahul said to Forbes.
And, KL Rahul is aware of the fact what MS Dhoni has done for the country but the flamboyant batsman has said Dhoni’s biggest achievement is the respect he earned from his fellow players as well.
“Yes, he has won a lot of tournaments, done amazing things for the country but I think the biggest achievement that as captain you can have is the respect of your teammates and any of us would take a bullet for him without a second thought. The minute anybody says captain, the first name that comes to mind from our era will be MS Dhoni. We have all played under him,” KL Rahul expressed.
