Jamaica: While Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble had their issues, the Indian skipper has always expressed his love and admiration for the other big man in Indian cricket – MS Dhoni.
After Dhoni, who had led India to three big triumphs – ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, ICC World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013 – stepped down from limited overs-captaincy earlier this year, Kohli had poured his heart out, saying Dhoni will always be his captain.
Dhoni, to his credit, has always spoken highly of Kohli, who has been one of India’s best batsmen across formats in last couple of years.
The rapport Dhoni and Kohli share once again came to forefront as Kohli stood firmly behind his predecessor after questions were raised over Dhoni's form following India's ODI series win in West Indies.
"He is striking the ball beautifully, you don't need to tell him anything in terms of how to play a situation, how to build an innings," said Kohli.
The on-field camaraderie continue off-field as well as the entire Indian cricket team celebrated Dhoni’s birthday in West Indies on Friday.
Kohli took a couple of selfies with Dhoni, with cake all over his face.
Happy B'day Mahi bhai wish you lots of happiness and peace and success going ahead. God bless @msdhoni. 😇 pic.twitter.com/JkbTS5qwgq
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2017
Another one from the celebrations! 😋 pic.twitter.com/0jfj8vvLD2
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2017
This though was not the first time when the two posed for some candid pictures.
What a victory 🇮🇳 ðŸ‘🇮🇳 ðŸ˜. @YUVSTRONG12 @msdhoni and Ashu Bhai. Well done fellas pic.twitter.com/VF5ANvjLyi
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 1, 2017
Great Series Win. The energy at the stadium today was amazing. Thanks for the support people! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #IndVNZ pic.twitter.com/sEscoQR6pD
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 29, 2016
Enroute Dhaka with legendary company, @msdhoni and @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/TAwK6Ex2fB
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 21, 2016
