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While there was a lot of talk about the form of Virat Kohli before Asia Cup 2022 as the former India captain was coming back after a month-long break, the right-handed star has responded in fine fashion bringing up his second successive half-century in the match against Pakistan. The 33-year-old scored 60 off 44 balls at the Dubai International Stadium as India scored 181/7.
Even though India eventually lost the match by 5 wickets in a last-over thriller, Kohli's consistent returns with the bat will be one major positive for Team India moving forward in the tournament with an eye on the T20 World Cup in Australia. Kohli addressed the media after the Super 4 fixture and talked about various aspects.
When a journalist In a big revelation, Kohli said that among those who had his number, only former skipper MS Dhoni messaged him personally when he had resigned from Test captaincy.
asked him who backed him during his tough time Kohli said: "Let me tell you one thing, when I resigned from Test captaincy only one person texted me and I have played with him before- MS Dhoni . Many people have my number and a lot of them have given suggestions on TV but among those who have my number, no one reached out to me. Connection and respect for someone, if genuine, shows in these kind of instances."
Kohli had several times in the past gone on record acknowledging the love and respect he has for Dhoni. He even termed playing as Dhoni's trusted deputy as the most enjoyable and exciting period of his career.
Meanwhile, India would be hoping Kohli can continue the form into the remainder of the Asia Cup tournament and takes the same into the T20 World Cup Down Under.