In a pre-match virtual press conference before the third Test match between India and South Africa, India’s captain Virat Kohli revealed the valuable advice he received from MS Dhoni in his cricket career, while talking about Rishabh Pant’s performance in the last match.
It is no doubt that Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are the two of the greatest ever cricketers in Indian cricket team, and in cricket’s history as well.
They are not just two good cricketers, but also, two great captains and friends. Even though Virat Kohli has failed to bring a ICC Trophy, his records as India’s captain is as good as MS Dhoni.
Virat Kohli revealed a valuable advice that he received from the former India captain, while he was talking about Rishabh Pant’s mistake in the last match, when Rishabh Pant played a reckless shot when India were in trouble and at the they lost the match.
After this incident, Rishabh Pant has received criticism from fans as well as cricket experts, calling for Pant to be rested for the Third Test.
Virat Kohli reveal MS Dhoni’s valuable advice to him
Talking about which, Virat Kohli stated that they have had a conversation with Rishabh Pant about his shot and how he should know that the shot he is playing is right at that moment or not.
While talking about it, he recalled a important advice that he received from the former Indian captain MS Dhoni. He stated that Dhoni had told him that there should be a gap of 7 to 8 months between two mistakes, and that is the way to make one’s career longer.
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Virat Kohli: “MS Dhoni once told me there should be a gap of at least 7-8 months between repeating a mistake. Only then can you have a long career. This piece of advice really stuck with me.”
India vs South Africa Test Series
Talking about India vs South Africa Test series. It is currently level with 1 win each for India and South Africa. India began the series with a win over the Proteas in Centurion, but the hosts made a good comeback and won the 2nd Test in Johannesburg to level the series.
The last match, the Third Test Match, between India and South Africa will be series decider, with the winning team also gonna win the series. The match will begin tomorrow, on the 11th January, from 2 PM IST.
