Jadeja praises Dhoni’s unmatched legacy and Kohli’s relentless drive
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja opened up about the greatness of MS Dhoni and the competitive fire of Virat Kohli during a candid conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin on Ashwin’s YouTube channel.
Speaking about Dhoni, Jadeja said:
“There is no one word to describe his greatness. He (Dhoni) is on top of everyone.”
Jadeja also shared a personal anecdote connecting the beginning of his cricketing journey to Dhoni:
“My cricketing journey is between two Mahendras — Mahendra Singh Chauhan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I started playing in Jamnagar at a ground called ‘Cricket Bungalow’ when I was about 8 or 9. My coach, Mahendra Singh Chauhan, is from Bihar — just like Mahi bhai. I’ve told this to Dhoni as well.”
Jadeja on Kohli’s approach in Test cricket
Jadeja, 36, also praised Virat Kohli for his never-say-die attitude, especially in Test cricket, even after Kohli’s recent retirement:
“It was his positive approach — especially in Tests — the special thing about Virat is that he always wanted the team to pick 20 wickets in a Test match, so he never gives up at all. Be it a three-hour session or 45 overs left, he would still want to pick up all 10 wickets of the opposition.”
Both Dhoni and Kohli have played major roles in shaping Indian cricket’s modern era, and Jadeja’s reflections offer rare personal insight into the leadership and legacy of these two icons.
