Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Reveals How MS Dhoni Backed Him & Rohit Sharma

Hemanth — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:49 GMT

Shikhar Dhawan praises MS Dhoni for his support, stating that Dhoni backed both him and Rohit Sharma, helping them grow under his leadership.

Shikhar Dhawan recently discussed the tremendous assistance he had from MS Dhoni during his professional career. He thanked Dhoni for helping him and Rohit Sharma, emphasising how the former skipper's guidance influenced their professional paths.

"Dhoni bhai supported and backed me a lot. He also backed Rohit. His guidance helped us."

- Dhawan !! ❤pic.twitter.com/ZssP7uzWxZ
— ` (@WorshipDhoni) February 21, 2025

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Dhoni, who is renowned for his calm leadership, always saw talent and gave players the courage to succeed. He made a brilliant move by elevating Rohit Sharma to the position of opener, while Dhawan himself profited from Dhoni's confidence at pivotal times.
This illustrates why a lot of players from Dhoni's time still credit him with helping them succeed. As a captain, he stood out for his ability to develop and encourage teammates in addition to his strategic leadership.