Honest take of Shikhar Dhawan on ex-India skipper
Focusing on the intent, former India captain Virat Kohli marked his return to T20I cricket with a quick-fire knock against Afghanistan in the series decider on Sunday. Unavailable for the series opener due to personal reasons, Kohli played his first T20I game for Rohit Sharma and Co. since the 2022 edition of the World Cup. At a time when Kohli had returned to the T20I fold in the World Cup year, veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan opened up about the camaraderie he shared with Kohli at Team India.
While speaking, Dhawan credited Kohli, as the leader of the Indian team, for cultivating a youthful and energetic team environment. Dhawan said, "He encourages young talents and is willing to back them, providing opportunities for them to flourish. Kohli places a strong emphasis on fitness and conditioning. This focus on physical fitness has become a key aspect of the team culture under his captaincy. Kohli leads from the front with his performances. His aggressive style of batting often sets the tone for the team, and he expects a similar level of intensity from his players.”