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India captain Virat Kohli has stressed that MS Dhoni is a selfless cricketer and having a man of his experience will be of great value to Team India at the 2019 World Cup, starting May 30 in England and Wales.

Virat Kohli, who will be leading India at a World Cup for the first time, said MS Dhoni's presence in the team gives him the freedom to go about doing "his thing".

MS Dhoni has been named as the first-choice wicketkeeper in India's 15-member squad for the World Cup. Dhoni, 38, will be featuring in his 5th World Cup and is still an indispensable member of the squad.