Kiran More admits Virat Kohli is 'benefiting immensely' from MS Dhoni's presence

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Kiran More feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni offers a lot more than just wicket-keeping skills in this Indian team. Also, More feels Dhoni is a crucial figure in Virat Kohli’s champion team.

Interestingly, Dhoni made his debut in 2004 when More was the chairman of the selectors for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Further, he has seen Dhoni grow from a being a big-hitter to one of the most successful captains in international cricket.

Also, More dismissed questions regarding Dhoni’s inclusion in the team.

No question on Dhoni’s inclusion in the team:

According to Kiran More, there is no question about Dhoni’s place in the team. Furthermore, More credited Dhoni for the success of India’s bowlers.

“Dhoni is very important as a player. There is no question mark about him. He is a key figure in the team. The bowlers, especially the two young spinners, are benefitting immensely from his presence. He is so important behind the wicket. He has been telling them where to bowl and what to bowl,” More said to IBT.

 

“I think he has been doing this for so many years. Now that is benefitting Virat Kohli immensely because he gets a free hand to think about the bowlers, think about the field placements. He can focus on his own batting,” he said. “Dhoni’s role, helping the captain and other members, is very important. He is key to the perfection of Indian cricket at the moment,” More added.

More hails Dhoni’s adaptability:

Meanwhile, More rubbishes concerns about Dhoni’s batting form and requested to understand his role.

“No, I don’t think so [concerns about batting form]. He has been getting runs. He is a playmaker, he makes the game at the end. WIth him, it’s not a question of only hitting sixes and fours, it’s about how he adapts to situations. The number he is batting at — six or seven — is not easy,” More mainatined.

Notably, Dhoni managed to score only 69 runs from four games in the recently concluded ODI series. Eventually, India won the series 5-1 as they scripted history in the Rainbow Nation.

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