MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, ODI format
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a great bonhomie. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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India’s former captain MS Dhoni savoured great success while leading the ODI side. In fact, Dhoni is well known to get the best out of his players. Dhoni has been guile enough in giving suitable roles to his teammates. In fact, the players were able to do justice to the role given by MS Dhoni in ODI format.

Therefore, MS Dhoni was instrumental in the success of many players under his captaincy. In fact, these players are well utilised by current Indian skipper, Virat Kohli.

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, ODI format
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a great bonhomie. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

A similar role was played by former skipper Sourav Ganguly who made better players out of Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan. Ganguly gave assurance to them and they showed an upward swing in their improvement graph.

On the other hand, India has done well in the limited overs format and the confidence that Dhoni gave to his players was palpable in their performance in ODI format.

Therefore, MS Dhoni contribution to Indian cricket is massive. He has given confidence to many players and thus he has helped them in shaping their careers. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was able to make the most of these player’s services in the success of the team.

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In fact, it is well said that a great leader knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. Consequently, MS Dhoni has been tick all the three boxes to be the most successful leader in the Indian cricket.

Here are the five players who have been gifted by MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli in the ODI Format.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, India
Rohit Sharma. (Image Courtesy: Getty)

Rohit Sharma was promoted to the opening position in the Champions Trophy of 2013 by MS Dhoni. Since then, the current Indian limited over deputy and opener hasn’t looked back. In fact, there is no doubt that Rohit Sharma is the most improved batsman in the ODI format.

Rohit Sharma has blasted three double hundreds and his consistency in the 50-overs has improved drastically. In fact, Rohit Sharma was earlier given a go in the middle order or lower order, however, the opening role has brought the best in him.

The flamboyant batsman is playing a crucial role in giving a solid start to the Indian team. Furthermore, the right-hander is doing a fine job in getting big totals for the side in ODI format. The stylish batsman can also change gears like a superfast car. Rohit has been the most consistent ODI batsman after Virat Kohli in the Indian side.

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