Virat Kohli pens down emotional note for ‘elder brother’ MS Dhoni on his birthday: Thanks for everything

Indian star Virat Kohli posted a heartfelt birthday note to his ‘elder brother’ MS Dhoni, who turned 41 on Thursday, and thanked his former captain for everything that he had done for Indian cricket. Kohli and Dhoni have plenty of mutual respect. When Dhoni stepped down as India’s limited-overs skipper and Virat Kohli took over, he said Dhoni would forever be his captain. Dhoni is celebrating his 41st birthday on July 7, 2022.

A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always.

Happy birthday skip @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022

“A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. Happy birthday skip,” Kohli’s birthday post for Dhoni read.

Virat Kohli debuted for India under MS Dhoni. As a young cricketer, he was nowhere near the complete package he is today and Kohli has always said that he could never forget how MS Dhoni persisted with him and let him bat at the crucial No.3 spot.

Notably, India’s semi-final exit in World Cup 2019 turned out to be Dhoni’s last appearance in the blue jersey and this was the last time that Kohli and Dhoni played together for India.

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