Over time, Dhoni and Virat’s bond of mutual respect and adoration became stronger.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of the Indian cricket team, and Virat Kohli have built a friendship over the years. Mutual respect and appreciation form the basis of this friendship. Both cricketers have openly praised one another in the past, and their friendship is visible both on and off the field.
In one of the videos that went viral on social media, Dhoni was asked about his connection with Virat and gave a frank answer. Dhoni stated that despite their age difference, he believes Virat is one of the top players in the game of cricket.Dhoni stated during the occasion, “We’ve been playing since 2008/09, and there’s still an age disparity. So I’m not sure if I’d say I’m an elder brother, coworker, or whatever you want to call it. But, at the end of the day, we’ve been colleagues who played for India for a long time. He has been one of the finest in world cricket.”
Meanwhile, veteran English hitter Joe Root eclipsed renowned Alastair Cook’s record for the most centuries by an English batsman in the longest format.