rkt.india Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today spoke highly of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he picked the current skipper to lead an all-time great Indian one-day side. Talking to media at his residence on his 41st birthday, Ganguly said: "Dhoni has a phenomenal record (of winning all the world titles). If I were to pick a side, he would definitely captain an all-time great Indian XI because of his batting ability as a wicketkeeper." "I`ve not seen any wicketkeeper with the batting prowess of Dhoni. I may give it a thought for a Test side, but Dhoni is an obvious choice for one-dayers," he added. Ganguly, however, clarified that he would not figure in the XI as he was picking the side. Refusing to compare himself with Dhoni, who has become the most successful Indian skipper, Ganguly said: "I don`t believe in comparisons. You can`t compare eras, players, opposition etc. It isn`t possible." Free from cricket, Ganguly is now contemplating writing his autobiography. "I was waiting for the right time. I continued to be really busy after giving up international cricket. There was IPL. But now, I will (write) for sure. It is difficult to say at this point whether it will be a `tell all` but there`s no doubt I will write and speak the truth," said Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in November 2008. Asked whether Virat Kohli has the flair for captaincy in future, Ganguly said, "I`m not looking at him as a captain yet. I`m more impressed of him as a batsman, whenever he scores India wins." In the absence of Dhoni, Kohli led from the front with a masterly 102 for a bonus point win against the West Indies to keep Indian hopes afloat in the ongoing Tri-Nation series. "Indian youngsters are doing a good job but we have to give them six months to one year time to pass a judgement." The retired cricketer reckoned India have a bright chance to reclaim the numero uno status in Test ranking with packed calendar ahead. "The series against South Africa later in the year would be a battle between one and two. More than the pressure, it would give us an opportunity to make a statement. On green pitches conducive to movement and pace, batting would be testing. We have a tough year ahead but it would determine the Test ranking also," he said. Asked whether it would be Sachin Tendulkar`s swansong series, Ganguly said, "It`s difficult to say... All depends on him, if you look at his age it seems to be the last one." Jammu & Kashmir off-spinner Parveez Rasool`s journey from being a terror suspect to getting into the national team spread a ray of hope in the Valley and Ganguly said: "It`s an inspiring story. Nobody knows what future has in store. One should always start the day positively and not lose hope." "With no Ravichandran Ashwin (for the Zimbabwe-bound squad), he should get an opportunity," he said. It`s been less than five months since his father Chandidas passed away and Ganguly has no plans to celebrate his birthday. "It would have been different some other time but the situation is different," he said. However, he recalled his birthday celebrations after winning the NatWest Trophy final on July 13, 2002. "We won it after my birthday. It was a double celebration. I still remember the gala party at Central London," he signed off on an emotional note. http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/ganguly-picks-dhoni-to-lead-his-all-time-great-indian-odi-side_764810.html Link to comment
Sidhoni Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 In b4 he is called a paid mouthpiece :afraid: Link to comment
JaFanatic Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 In b4 he is called a paid mouthpiece :afraid: no one is that stupid as you think dont post such nonsense for the sake of it Link to comment
adi B Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 "i might give a thought for the test side" :cantstop: Link to comment
Sidhoni Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 no one is that stupid as you think dont post such nonsense for the sake of it I have been used to such things here hence posted that Link to comment
JaFanatic Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have been used to such thins hence posted that maybe they were just trolling with you :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment
Sidhoni Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 maybe they were just trolling with you :two_thumbs_up: When I hadn't even posted in the thread? Link to comment
CSK Fan Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well he is saying Dhoni is second best captain after him and since he cant pick himself, he is picking Dhoni Link to comment
velu Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well he is saying Dhoni is second best captain after him and since he cant pick himself' date=' he is picking Dhoni[/quote'] i expected you would blame dada for not picking sachin as our all time best captain :giggle: Link to comment
carnish Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well he is saying Dhoni is second best captain after him and since he cant pick himself' date= he is picking Dhoni Why can't he?? Its his choice .. He just said/meant that since he is picking the side it will be unfair to consider himself. Don't put words in his mouth like AajTak. And where has he said that Dhoni is the second best Captain after him?? Link to comment
CSK Fan Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Why can't he?? Its his choice .. He just said/meant that since he is picking the side it will be unfair to consider himself. Don't put words in his mouth like AajTak. And where has he said that Dhoni is the second best Captain after him?? Yes unfair, because he was a better captain. So he is letting others have a chance Link to comment
carnish Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Yes unfair' date=' because he was a better captain. So he is letting others have a chance[/quote'] Whatever. Link to comment
1983-2011 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 who told Ganguly to pick all-time great Indian ODI side Link to comment
maniac Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Was there an option that Ganguly can't pick himself ? Link to comment
adi B Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Was there an option that Ganguly can't pick himself ? bias angle would have cropped up towards himself Link to comment
jalebi_bhai Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Was there an option that Ganguly can't pick himself ? If he did......people would've accused him of being a snob, arrogant and what not...... Link to comment
Pagalpanti Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 People kept saying Dhoni won world cup because of stars in team, CT 2013 win still doesn't seem to have shut them up. Link to comment
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