Harmanpreet KaurThe World Cup-winning Indian captain has revealed his favorite male cricketer between two Indian cricket legends, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Harmanpreet Kaur names her favorite male cricketer
The announcement came during an interaction with students at Velammal Nexus School, where he expressed his admiration for Dhoni’s calm leadership and legendary status in Indian cricket.
The audience enthusiastically welcomed Kaur’s choice of Dhoni over Kohli. He highlighted Dhoni’s invaluable contribution to Indian cricket and said that he is a “Fable” And one of the rare captains to win all ICC trophies during his playing days. This praise stems from Dhoni’s calm and composed captaincy style, which many, including Harmanpreet, consider a standard in Indian cricket leadership.
When Harmanpreet was asked to compare Kohli and Dhoni, he described Kohli as a source of immense energy. “energy” And passion on the field, in contrast to Dhoni’s cool and calm nature. While Kohli is celebrated for his aggressive captaincy and batting talent, Dhoni’s leadership is often praised for his calm decision-making under pressure, thus highlighting the different but equally effective styles of the two Indian greats.
Harmanpreet’s cricket inspiration
Harmanpreet also reflected on her own cricketing journey, which recently led India to its maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025. Taking the name of the former Indian opening batsman, he admitted to taking inspiration from senior cricketers. Virender Sehwag One of his biggest influences. Emphasizing on hard work and dedication for the younger generation, he urged aspiring cricketers, especially young girls, to pursue their dreams with commitment.
Speaking at the event, Harmanpreet also spoke about how people view women’s cricket now.
“It is good to see that now people talk only about cricket without comparing (men’s and women’s cricket),” Harmanpreet said. “Now everyone is enjoying and the number of spectators is high, the stadiums are full, it is a proud moment.”
Importance of Dhoni’s legacy
Dhoni’s impact on Indian cricket goes beyond his statistics, his calmness and strategic skills leave a lasting impression. Harmanpreet explained how Dhoni’s success on the world stage – including the 2011 ICC World Cup and other major tournaments – served as a guide for many players of all genders. This recognition reflects the deep respect he has for him even among the current players, who continue to build on the foundation laid by him.
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