VVS Laxman decodes Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's on-field relationship

The Indian team has been able to build a compact unit in limited-overs cricket one that can overhaul the current challenges and at the same time, deliver for them in two years time when they initiate their World Cup 2019 campaign. The bond between the players is one aspect that is clearly visible and is creating a positive impact on the overall performance of the team. One major relationship that has benefitted them big time is that between current skipper Virat Kohli and former captain MS Dhoni.

Despite stepping down as the position the veteran has always played a supporting role from behind the stumps for the new skipper Kohli. Dhoni has always guided his successor when the tide seems to be turning against them as he has a vast experience of handling the pressure situations. On the other hand, Virat also has always respected and valued Dhoni’s suggestions whether off the field or on the field.

The big reason behind the successful bond between the duo

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman revealed the real reason behind the successful on-field relationship between two of the biggest names in Indian cricket. He said that Dhoni has the advantage as being a wicketkeeper, it helps him to have the best view to set different and appropriate field placements.

“It is not only a brilliant moment of today’s game (in Pune on Wednesday) but it has been a brilliant moment from the day Virat Kohli became captain in the ODI format. It is so good to see the rapport between Kohli and Dhoni. He has got the advantage of being a wicket-keeper, who has got the best view of the angles as far as field placements are concerned,” said Laxman in the post-match show for the official broadcaster Starsports.

Kohli does not have ego problem

Laxman praised the Indian captain after the win against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI at Pune and also stated that the on-field chemistry between him and MSD would help the team a lot leading to the 2019 World Cup in England. He also believes that the incorporation of Kohli’s aggression and Dhoni’s calmness will work wonders for the successful fortunes of the Indian team.

“Without having any ego, Kohli approaches Dhoni and that is credit to Kohli. Dhoni has abundance knowledge and experience, above that he has got so much of respect, so Kohli depends a lot on Dhoni. This relationship will help India, going forward to 2019 World Cup. Dhoni is a mentor of the India team,” VVS concluded.