Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has finally addressed his rare but significant gesture of reaching out to Virat Kohli during a crucial moment in the latter’s career. Known for his quiet and reserved nature off the field, Dhoni admitted that he is not great at keeping in touch but makes an exception when he feels it is necessary.
Dhoni’s Message During Kohli’s Tough Times
Virat Kohli resigned as India’s Test captain in January 2022 after a trying series against South Africa. Amidst the ferocious media hype and speculations over his move, Kohli subsequently stated that the sole retired teammate to make contact with him was MS Dhoni.
Telling this in a straightforward way, Kohli had mentioned, “When I resigned from the Test captaincy, only one person, with whom I had played before, messaged me—MS Dhoni. Lots of people have my number, but no one messaged me. People offer opinions on TV, but if it was for my good, they could have approached me.”
This revelation touched a chord with fans and threw more light on the strong relationship between the two cricketing greats. Kohli insisted that true relationships were based on trust and respect for each other, not on public displays.
Dhoni Responds to His Gesture
Dhoni recently spoke to Kohli in a viral video. A fan questioned his relationship with Kohli, to which Dhoni replied, “I’m not very good at keeping in touch with people, but there are some moments when someone needs you, you just send in a message.”
This simple yet impactful statement showcases the deep respect and camaraderie between the two. Dhoni’s reserved nature has been well-documented, with even his former and current teammates mentioning how difficult it is to get in touch with him outside of cricket. Yet, his decision to message Kohli during his tough time proves the authenticity of their relationship.
Beyond Cricket: Mutual Respect and Understanding
Both Dhoni and Kohli have taken India through various cricketing ages together, experiencing multiple on-field victories. Beyond all cricketing achievements, their friendship goes hand-in-hand. Kohli has even discussed before about how Dhoni led him by his side and how the relation is completely bereft of insecurity and expectation.
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In a time where opinions are shared and dissected publicly, this subtle but sincere act of support by Dhoni is a lesson that true support is often delivered behind the scenes, out of the spotlight.
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