Ganguly feels Dhoni will be around till 2019, and Kohli needs him

Tags: India, Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli

Published on: Oct 21, 2017

Virat Kohli has tasted great success in both Tests and ODIs as captain, in the short tenure that he has led the team.

Virat Kohli has tasted great success in both Tests and ODIs as captain, in the short tenure that he has led the team. But, former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Kohli needs MS Dhoni in the team for guidance, which is why the latter should keep playing till the 2019 World Cup.

On whether he thinks, Dhoni will be around till the 2019 World Cup, Ganguly told India Today, "I think so. The best part for Dhoni is Virat Kohli wants him. He's 36 and he's not the flamboyant MS Dhoni that we saw in Pakistan in 2004 but he's a different player now. Kohli needs him not just as a keeper but in the leadership capacity as well; he has got the best view behind the stumps.”

Ganguly further explained, "Virat backs him and that's what a player wants. His game has changed but that happens with everyone. With age you worry about your position, reputation and consistency and your game changes.

“Dhoni’s game has changed just like everyone else's, even Sachin Tendulkar's game changed with age. I think he can survive till 2019, he is fit and most importantly, he knows his captain will back him," Ganguly further explained to India Today.

On the match front, India will take on New Zealand in a three-match ODI series and three-match T20 series, starting October 22.

--By A Cricket Correspondent

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