Overview
- Vijay called Dhoni "natural and very unique" and said the country should feel proud he was born in India.
- He cited the 2007 T20 World Cup final as proof of Dhoni's instincts, highlighting the decision to entrust the last over to Joginder Sharma.
- Vijay praised Dhoni's power and temperament, saying few right-handers matched his six-hitting range.
- He noted that Dhoni now features only in the IPL and has been retained by Chennai Super Kings for the 2026 season.
- Vijay drew on eight IPL seasons under Dhoni at CSK and reflected on a career that included 87 internationals before retiring in 2023.