Kohli doesn't have match-reading skills, says Dhoni's childhood coach Banerjee

Dhoni’s childhood coach Keshab Ranjan Banerjee pointed out that despite being a good batter, the recent Indian skipper lacks in match-reading skills

After serving as team India skipper for almost 9 years, MS Dhoni passed on his legacy to Virat Kohli in 2017. Not only the glorious journey of the team remained in motion but Kohli also evolved as one of the greatest batsmen of the era. There have been numerous comparisons between both the Indian cricketing giants. And adding to it, Dhoni’s childhood coach Keshab Ranjan Banerjee pointed out that despite being a good batter, the recent Indian skipper lacks in match-reading skills. “In terms of match-reading and forming strategies, Dhoni is still unparallel. Even Kohli doesn't have that. So Kohli needs to take some advice. If Dhoni would not have been part of the Indian team, there would be nobody to help him. Virat still needs time as captain and advice from Dhoni would only help him,” Banerjee said. India will open their campaign in the World Cup against South Africa on June 5 and there's been a lot of talk about a weak middle order, especially with no specialist at No 4. Dhoni is the answer to the No 4 riddle, Banerjee opined. “I feel Dhoni should bat at No 4 in the World Cup. It is a team management decision but that's my personal opinion. If he bats at No 4, batsmen after him can play freely,” he said. “When he bats at no 4, he has the luxury of spending some time and then bat freely. But he has to hit right from ball one, if he drops down at 5 or 6. Then he has to take risks,” he reasoned.