Overview
- In a video posted on X on November 29, Mohammad Kaif detailed why MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli thrived as India’s home Test captains.
- Kaif said Dhoni fostered security for players and maximized home spin with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Pragyan Ojha.
- He described Kohli as demanding and bowler-centric, recalling a message to quicks to take 20 wickets or not play and stressing a stable core.
- The analysis followed India’s 0-2 home Test whitewash by South Africa, reported as the second such defeat under head coach Gautam Gambhir after a 3-0 loss to New Zealand last year.
- Statistically, Kohli leads India’s home Test captaincy with 24 wins in 31 matches, while Dhoni ranks second with 21 victories from 30.