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Kapil Dev elaborates on Dhoni's importance in Team India
19 Nov 2018
Former Indian captain, the legendary Kapil Dev, has laid out the importance of MS Dhoni's position in the current Indian cricket team.
Dhoni has failed to deliver consistent performances with his bat this season, and many have started to raise questions about his spot in this Indian XI.
However, Dev believes Dhoni still has a lot to contribute due to his vast experience.
Kapil Dev's comments on Dhoni
Comments
Kapil Dev and Dhoni are two captains, who took India to the pinnacle of cricketing success after they won the World Cup in 1983 and 2011 respectively.
Dev believes, "If he can help the team with his experience, it's [a job] well done. But one thing everyone should understand is that he is not 20, and he is not going to be 20 again."
Dhoni's legacy in Indian cricket
Legacy
Dhoni has been a pillar of India since the day he took over the reins of captaincy.
He is known for his calm demeanor, sharp mind, and the supreme ability to finish matches in style.
Many-a-times, he has single-handedly guided India to thrilling victories when all seemed lost.
Kapil Dev is absolutely right in saying that this Kohli-led India needs the guidance of MS.
Kapil Dev also praised current skipper Virat Kohli
Kohli
Words fall short while explaining the genius of current Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Dev, like all cricket lovers, is also impressed by Kohli's achievements.
"The people who have talent and are ready to work hard they become superstars, or superhuman. So I think he is talented and disciplined and that makes him what he is", said Dev regarding Kohli.
Dhoni is an indispensable asset ahead of 2019 World Cup
Importance
The World Cup is a few months away and considering the brilliant wicket-keeping of Dhoni, he remains indispensable.
Further, his guidance to spinners is invaluable.
Dhoni has been excluded from the squad for the T20I series against Australia.
The selectors want to train either DK or Pant as the second wicket-keeper.
However, these two have never displayed killer instincts behind the stumps.
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