Virat Kohli should follow in MS Dhoni's footsteps, says Shahid Afridi

India will be aiming to win their first Test series on Australian soil as Virat Kohli and Co head into the Adelaide Test starting December 6. 

Before the series starts, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has some advice for Indian captain Virat Kohli. Afridi wants feels that Kohli should follow his predecessor MS Dhoni to win the series. 

Speaking to India TV, Afridi said that Kohli needs to win a series abroad to be counted among great captains. He added that Dhoni changed the course of Indian cricket with his performances both as a batsman and as a leader and Kohli needs to follow his example. 

"As a captain, Virat needs to win a series abroad. I keep saying that how Dhoni has changed the course of Indian cricket as a captain and as a player, it's the perfect example for Virat to follow," Afridi said. 

"Virat's records speak for himself, it just shows what a player he his. The most impressive thing I've seen about Virat is that he even takes the nets as a match, so whatever he does in the nets, he displays it in the match. He takes the responsibility upon himself and it seems like he loves to face the challenges ahead," Afridi added.

Afridi backed India to beat Australia in their own home. 

"India can win the series as Australia don't have the team that they used to. India have a superb batting line-up and they have improved their bowling as well."

Afridi also said that Dhoni should be in the Indian team for the 2019 World Cup. 

"If Dhoni is fit and willing to play, he should definitely be in the Indian squad for the World Cup," Afridi opined.