Virat Kohli Hits Out at MS Dhoni’s Critics, Says The Former Captain is Contributing in Every Possible Way

New Delhi: After MS Dhoni’s not so impressive outing in the second T20I against New Zealand, former cricketers VVS Laxman and Ajit Agarkar suggested that he should quit T20Is to make way for youngsters. However, the Indian captain Virat Kohli has backed Dhoni saying “the people need to be a bit more patient.”

During the second T20I in Rajkot, chasing 197 India fell short of the target. Dhoni, who scored 49 in that game, took time to settle and started on a slow note. Subsequently, Laxman and Agarkar suggested that Dhoni should only play ODIs.
He (Dhoni) hit a six in Delhi and it was shown five times in the post-match show. Everyone was really happy. Suddenly he doesn’t score in one game, and we are after his life,” Kohli said.

“I think people need to be a bit more patient. He is a guy who understands where his cricket is. He is a very smart guy and understands where he stands with his body and his game. I don’t think anyone else has the right to decide that for him,” the skipper added.

Kohli further said that Dhoni is contributing to the team in every possible way be it tactically or in the field.

“I don’t understand why people are only pointing him out. If I fail as a batsman three times, nobody is going to point a finger at me because I am not over 35. The guy is fit, passing all the fitness tests. He is contributing to the team in every way possible – tactically and with the bat.