Navjot Singh Sidhu lauds MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" of cricket, highlighting their legendary status, leadership, and global impact. Kohli's charisma and Dhoni's inspiring leadership, even at 43, were praised. Sidhu emphasized their enduring influence on future generations and the extraordinary respect they command in the cricket world.
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