Sep 26, 2023, 10:44 PM IST

8 cricketers mentored by MS Dhoni

DNA WEB DESK

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen across formats. He is the only batsman in the history of the game to average 50 or more in all three formats. He credits MS Dhoni for his success. 

Rohit Sharma

In order to make way for Rohit Sharma in the starting lineup, Dhoni kept one of Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, and Gautam Gambhir on the bench in the playing XI. 

Ravindra Jadeja

Under Dhoni's guidance, Jadeja prospered and eventually climbed to the top of the Test bowling rankings, becoming an all-around performer.

Ishant Sharma

The beginning of Ishant Sharma's career was excellent. But as the years went by, Sharma quickly lost his cadence. MS Dhoni insisted on including him in his team despite a few times having been passed over by the selectors.

Kuldeep Yadav

He is the most well-known left-arm wrist spinner active today. Kuldeep Yadav is the only Asian to have recorded two ODI hat-tricks. Yadav is never shy about expressing how much MS Dhoni has helped him in his professional life.

Kuldeep Yadav

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have a good relationship. Although Raina made his international debut in 2005 under Rahul Dravid, Dhoni has coached Raina for the majority of his cricket matches. 

Jason Holder

Before Jason Holder made his IPL debut in 2013, he had only participated in two international matches. He gives MS Dhoni credit since he has gained a lot of knowledge from the former CSK teammate and captain.

Faf du Plessis

He played his first match for South Africa against India in January 2011 and has been playing nearly nonstop ever since. He was chosen by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL in 2012, and he has participated in it ever since.