WATCH: MS Dhoni reveals his bond with Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests only a few days ago. A void has been created not only in India's playing XI or squad but also in the overall Test format. Players from other countries and former cricketers are still talking about his excellence on the ground.

Pritam Santra
Pritam Santra

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Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests only a few days ago. A void has been created not only in India's playing XI or squad but also in the overall Test format. Players from other countries and former cricketers are still talking about his excellence on the ground.

In the latest published video on the internet, former India skipper Mahindra Singh Dhoni is heard speaking about Virat Kohli. Dhoni was then the senior figure in the dressing room when Virat joined the national camp.

But the young batter from Delhi was always hungry to get more runs and win battles for the team, Dhoni revealed about a young Kohli, who then was a fresh candidate in the squad. The hunger, aggression, and will to win under any circumstances made Virat different from other cricketers on the planet.

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Virat was someone who always wanted to make difference

"Between me and Virat, right from the start he was someone who wanted to contribute. He wanted us not till the end, so we had a lot of conversation, and that really opened us up, for more like captain or newcomer at this point in time. But I still feel you have that line in the middle about senior and junior, but we are friends," Dhoni said about Virat. 

Virat Kohli's illustrious Test career spans over a decade, with remarkable achievements and records. He made his debut in 2011 against the West Indies and went on to play 113 Tests, scoring 8,848 runs at an average of 49.15, with 28 centuries and 29 half-centuries. Kohli's aggressive batting style and leadership have significantly impacted Indian cricket, leading the team to numerous victories and making him one of the most successful Indian captains in Test cricket.

Watch here what Dhoni said about Kohli

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