When MS Dhoni was called India's captain despite Virat Kohli's presence on the field
It seems there are quite a few who are yet to get over the fact Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down from India's ODI and T20 captaincy.
Kolkata: While Virat Kohli has already clinched his first ODI series as India’s full-time captain in 50-overs cricket, it seems there are quite a few who are yet to get over the fact Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down from India’s ODI and T20 captaincy.
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During the third India versus England ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, former India cricketer and now a commentator Sanjay Manjrekar called Dhoni as India’s captain before correcting himself and saying former captain.
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The incident took place in the 15th over of England’s innings after a Yuvraj Singh delivery hit England opener Sam Billings on his pads as he went for a sweep shot. While Yuvraj and Dhoni went up for an appeal, umpire turned it down. Kohli then asked Dhoni whether they should opt for a review. However, India eventually decided against it.
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Manjrekar, who was on air then, said: (Virat) Kohli ends up taking the verdict of the captain,” before adding, “former captain.”