10 Players MS Dhoni backed but Virat Kohli didn't in Tests

1. Yuvraj Singh

One of the biggest names in Indian cricket, Yuvraj Singh also features on this list. The Punjab-born all-rounder has been nothing but a match-winner for India, and his record speaks volumes of his prowess. The southpaw has tormented the best of bowlers and his happy knack of taking wickets made him an even greater asset.

He was also a gun fielder as batters would refrain from hitting the ball towards Yuvraj. Riding on his prowess, India clinched several series and tournaments including two World Cup titles. However, the all-rounder’s Test record isn’t that sensational. Although he played some magnificent knocks in the format, consistency was a bit of concern for him.

Nevertheless, the talented cricketer was always around the team when Dhoni had the charge. Things, however, changed after Kohli took over. The southpaw, who played his last Test in 2012, couldn’t make a comeback in the side even after consistent performances in the domestic circuit. Yuvraj eventually hung up his boots for all forms for cricket in June 2019.