MS Dhoni snubbed by Mohit Sharma, picks Virat Kohli [Source: AFP]Mohit Sharma was once known as one of the best bowlers in the IPL during his successful stint with Chennai Super Kings. His performances earned him an India call-up, and the right-arm seamer also played a pivotal part in India reaching the 2015 World Cup semis.During his time in the Indian team, Sharma played alongside superstars like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, and he shared a great rapport with almost everyone.Recently, in a video released by Cricbuzz, Mohit Sharma was put in the hot seat as the former Indian seamer answered some tricky questions. One of the questions was: The best player you have played with, and Mohit had a lot of players to choose from.Mohit Sharma snubs Rohit, Kohli, picks Virat Kohli as the best he has played withThroughout his illustrious IPL and international career, the right-arm pacer had played with some of the best in the world. He was MS Dhoni’s teammate in India and for CSK, and he also played alongside the legendary Rohit Sharma.Cricbuzz @cricbuzz Dhoni or Virat? 👀 @imohitsharma18 is in the hot seat! Find out who makes his ‘Best of’ list 🎯 #IndiaCricket #ViratKohli #MSDhoni Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM However, he snubbed everyone and picked Virat Kohli as the “best player he has played with.”Mohit, however, picked Rohit Sharma when asked about the “best player he has played against.”Mohit Sharma picks MS Dhoni as the best captain of all timeIn the video, the cricketer was asked about the best captain he has played under, and Mohit was quick to answer that one.Also Read: Suresh Raina Reveals India's 2027 World Cup Win Percentage If Rohit-Kohli Play"Jinke sath mai khela hun (the one I have played with) is MS Dhoni (the best captain of all time).Under MS Dhoni’s guidance, Mohit was nurtured, and he became an important member of the CSK setup. Also, it was under MSD that the bowler was selected for the 2015 World Cup and was India’s best bowler alongside Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Shami as he finished with 13 wickets.Bumrah "the best bowler in the world" according to Mohit SharmaIn the video, Mohit was also asked about the “best bowler in the world” at the moment, and the former Indian seamer gave it a thought before he picked the obvious choice.“Agar mai dusre bowlers ko dimaag me rkhta hun (even if I consider other world-class bowlers), Jasprit Bumrah still clears them,” Mohit said.Deep dive into Mohit Sharma’s answersMohit Sharma made his international debut in 2013, and his last match for India was in 2015. During that period, Virat Kohli was certainly the best player by a country mile. From 2013 to 2015, Kohli played in 75 ODI games, and he racked up 2945 runs, at an average of nearly 50.During the same period, he played in 10 T20Is and racked up 458 runs. Hence, he certainly was India’s best player.Rohit and Mohit Sharma often faced each other in the IPL, and the CSK great found himself in trouble against Rohit, as the Mumbai Indians batter had the answers against him.Moreover, Mohit is also right when he said that MS Dhoni is the best captain and the sharpest brain in the cricketing world. Under his leadership, CSK won five IPL titles and three ICC trophies, solidifying himself as one of the best in the world.Also Read: Mike Hesson Shortlists Salman Ali Agha's Replacement As Pakistan's New T20I Captain
