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Dhoni integral part of team, he wants to make way for youngsters: Kohli

Kohli gave short shrift to questions regarding Dhoni's future

Virat Kohli
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Indian batsman Virat Kohli plays a shot during the 3rd ODI cricket match against West Indies. Photo: PTI

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India captain Virat Kohli has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to play a key role in their limited-overs team despite the wicketkeeper-batsman being omitted for upcoming Twenty20 matches against West Indies and Australia.

India's chief selector MSK Prasad said Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik had been drafted in for six T20s this month as the side look to identify a backup wicketkeeper to Dhoni.

While the decision to omit Dhoni raised questions about the long-serving wicketkeeper's future in the shortest format of the game, Prasad said the 37-year-old was merely being rested.

Kohli, speaking to reporters on Thursday after his

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