Sunil Gavaskar stirred up a storm by attributing Virat Kohli's iconic status to MS Dhoni's mentorship. On Friday during the IPL match at Wankhede Stadium, former legendary Indian cricketer he shed light on Kohli's journey from raw talent to national icon.
Gavaskar, didn't hold back as he dissected Kohli's career, labeling it as a "start-stop form" and raising eyebrows with his criticism of Kohli's strike rate, particularly during the initial phases of the IPL this season.
Responding to Gavaskar's remarks, Kohli delivered a powerful retort, emphasizing that his relentless pursuit of victory for the team has been the driving force behind his illustrious 15-year career. Kohli challenged critics, asserting that actions speak louder than assumptions and ideas.
As Gavaskar succinctly put it, "we only say what we see and what is actually happening, It was only because of Dhoni's trust in him that he began playing international cricket ".