Ranchi: A heartwarming moment between two of India’s biggest cricketing icons has taken the internet by storm. A viral video shows MS Dhoni driving Virat Kohli in his car after the duo met at Dhoni’s residence in Ranchi on Thursday, November 27.
With the Indian squad assembling in Ranchi ahead of the ODI series against South Africa, several players paid a customary visit to Dhoni’s home — a ritual that has become a tradition whenever the team plays in his hometown. The atmosphere around the meet-up appeared relaxed and cheerful, providing the perfect reset for the squad after the disappointment of the recently concluded Test series.
In the widely shared clip, Dhoni is seen behind the wheel as Kohli sits beside him, with excited fans trying to catch a glimpse of the legendary pair. While some reports claimed that Dhoni personally dropped Kohli back at the team hotel, there has been no official confirmation on the matter.
Kohli’s return to the Indian lineup comes on the back of a mixed outing in Australia. After starting the series with two rare ducks, the star batter found form again with a composed 74* in India’s final match, helping secure a consolation win.
India will be without Shreyas Iyer and captain Shubman Gill for the South Africa ODIs as both recover from injuries. This puts additional responsibility on Kohli, who has an exceptional record against the Proteas — amassing 1504 runs in 31 matches at an extraordinary average of 65.39, including five centuries and eight fifties.
As fans celebrate this viral Dhoni-Kohli moment, focus now shifts to how the Men in Blue regroup for the white-ball challenge ahead.
