Dhoni greatest ever India skipper, says Ganguly

[jpkonline]

Sourav Ganguly, India's most winning captain, hailed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as "the greatest ever" to lead the Indian cricket team on Sunday. "There can't be any doubt about it. Dhoni is the greatest captain of our country. His record is proof of that," Ganguly told MiD DAY. "Under Dhoni, India have won the T20 World Cup and the (ODI) Asia Cup. Under his leadership, India have become the No 1 ranked side in Test cricket. And now, we have won the World Cup. Obviously, he is the greatest ever captain to lead India." Ganguly, who led India to the final in the 2003 World Cup, said he knew that Dhoni's men would triumph. "When they beat Australia (in the quarter final) I knew India would win the World Cup. A lot of people thought Sri Lanka would win, but I was confident," he said. The Prince of Kolkata praised Dhoni's match-winning knock of 91 not out in the final. "According to me, Dhoni played his best innings in the final. He played a perfect captain's innings," Ganguly said. Ganguly was impressed by Gautam Gambhir's knock of 97 as well. "Gambhir played brilliantly. First, he ensured there was no further fall of wicket, then he smoothly accelerated the innings. I liked the way he batted," he said. http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/news/item/171648-dhoni-greatest-ever-india-skipper-says-ganguly

[yoda]

I didn't expect him to say anything different. More than anything, it must bring great joy to Ganguly that the disappointment of 2003 finals has been erased forever. :two_thumbs_up:

[ganeshran]

Well done Dada.. you showed your true sportsmanship when your fans are arguing over petty things. :two_thumbs_up:

[vvvslaxman]

I think Dhoni has gone past and people start comparing him with other successful captains from other countries.

[jpkonline]

so many praises for dhoni these days :hitler: were are dhoni haters :hmmm:

[Prakat]

I think Dhoni has gone past and people start comparing him with other successful captains from other countries.

:cantstop:

[Prakat]

I think Dada's pride is hurt. All these discussions and comparisons have started and the only point of reference is him. "Under Dhoni, India have won the T20 World Cup and the (ODI) Asia Cup. Under his leadership, India have become the No 1 ranked side in Test cricket. And now, we have won the World Cup. Obviously, he is the greatest ever captain to lead India." That was a blip on the Sarcasm Detector.

[vvvslaxman]

I think Dada's pride is hurt. All these discussions and comparisons have started and the only point of reference is him. "Under Dhoni, India have won the T20 World Cup and the (ODI) Asia Cup. Under his leadership, India have become the No 1 ranked side in Test cricket. And now, we have won the World Cup. Obviously, he is the greatest ever captain to lead India." That was a blip on the Sarcasm Detector.

Knowing Ganguly.. it may not be an entirely honest complement :cantstop: .

[goose]

Dhoni's biggest edge going forward is the the number of strings he has to his bow. Wicketkeeper, batsman, and captain. It's unlikely that we'll ever get to a stage where we feel he can be dispensed with, unless he falls apart in all three areas which is unlikely. My biggest gripe with Ganguly, was that towards the end of his career (ignoring his second coming in South Africa), his value add to the team unquestionably hit negative territory.

[saneindian]

Heard him speak on HT yesterday about the team, the WC win and Dhoni. Every word that he said and what has been reported seemed straight from heart. The jubilation that he had when he talked about how this was a dream and has been achieved by this team was as genuine as it can be. BTW on the same program, Kapil paaji cried again talking about how great this win was and why he thought this was better than the 1983 WC win.

[Andy]

I think Dada's pride is hurt. All these discussions and comparisons have started and the only point of reference is him. "Under Dhoni, India have won the T20 World Cup and the (ODI) Asia Cup. Under his leadership, India have become the No 1 ranked side in Test cricket. And now, we have won the World Cup. Obviously, he is the greatest ever captain to lead India." That was a blip on the Sarcasm Detector.

I Dont understand whats wrong in that? If he had said No Dhoni isnt the Greatest, even then some of you would be Taking Digs at Ganguly, Now that he says he is the greatest he is not Left alone. Dont know what wrong This man has done, May be its a Case of Blind Hatred. Same to VVS too.

[Aaku]

Dada:two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up:

[Params7]

Would Dhoni have still won against the 2003 Australia? Little hard to say that right.

[Cricket Tragic]

Would Dhoni have still won against the 2003 Australia? Little hard to say that right.

Against that piss poor Aussie bowling line up? Yes. 2001 would have been a better example.

[Prakat]

I Dont understand whats wrong in that? If he had said No Dhoni isnt the Greatest' date=' even then some of you would be Taking Digs at Ganguly, Now that he says he is the greatest he is not Left alone. Dont know what wrong This man has done, May be its a Case of Blind Hatred. Same to VVS too.[/quote'] I've got nothing against Dada. Any man's pride would be wounded in such a situation.

[Andy]

Against that piss poor Aussie bowling line up? Yes. 2001 would have been a better example.

Her perhaps Meant the 2003 WC Final, Dont think Mcgrath, Lee , Gillespie were that Bad as you defined.

[Prakat]

[Andy]

I've got nothing against Dada. Any man's pride would be wounded in such a situation.

Why? We are all Indians isnt it? Would Sachin Tendulkar be Hurt if tomorrow some Indian goes on to Break his 200* Odi record? I dont Think so, same with the case of Sourav Ganguly I Think.

[varun]

Very "Big Hearted" of Ganguly to say that. He must be a Pakistani Musalmaan :hitler:

[Andy]

Where have you got this from, Facebook?