Ultimate Compilation of what the Greats of the game said about MS Dhoni

The SportsRush brings you the compilation of all the quotes that have been said about the Greatest Indian Captain, MS Dhoni!

VVS LAXMAN

“He has that uniqueness to respond to a tough situation with ease. He does not involve himself much emotionally, and that’s his quality. India are lucky to have a captain like Dhoni.”

MICHAEL CLARKE

“Dhoni played really well. He is a class player. And his statistics show that. He is a very good striker of the ball and you saw that in the last over with that six that he hit off Clint McKay.”

SOURAV GANGULY

“As far as one-day cricket is concerned, Dhoni is one of the greatest captains of all times in India.”

“Dhoni backs players as well. People like (Suresh) Raina, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma have developed under him as players and has some terrific qualities as a leader.”
“Dhoni has been an outstanding captain. His record as captain is terrific. He still has a lot of cricket left in him and he has done wonders to Indian cricket”

SUNIL GAVASKAR

“He (Dhoni) has got this ability of rising from the ashes. It is his temperament where he has treated those two imposters — fame and failure — in just the same manner.”

GUNDAPPA VISHWANATH

“He is undoubtedly one of the best captains we have ever produced.”

AJIT WADEKAR (after Champions Trophy ’13 victory)

“It was a superb win. Hats off to Dhoni, I think he is the best captain we have got. Despite not having Sachin ( Tendulkar) Rahul (Dravid), Dhoni could get all the youngsters together and showed the team spirit within this unit. This looks like a complete team and Dhoni is probably the best captain India has ever had.”

MAHELA JAYAWARDENE

“One inch here and there and a guy like Dhoni could take you apart. He is a great finisher, he is cool and calm and backs himself. He is a strong character.”

ION BISHOP

“If 15 runs are needed off the last 6 balls, pressure is on the bowler and not on MS Dhoni.”

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ALASTAIR COOK

“You just can’t bowl spin to MS Dhoni in the death overs. He is simply the BEST IN THE WORLD.”

MICHAEL CLARKE

“Strike Rate of 90+, Average of 50+… Stats show that MS Dhoni is the best finisher of this world.”

KAPIL DEV

“Dhoni is my hero. We talk a lot about Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, but this boy has as much as talent as anyone in the game”

IAN CHAPPEL

“Dhoni is one of the finest leaders in the game in the last 30 years and is at par with the likes of Imran Khan, Mark Taylor and Arjuna Ranatunga.”

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GLENN McGRATH

“Dhoni has the respect of all other playing nations. I’ve found him to be a really strong leader”

WASIM AKRAM

“He has evolved as a leader, not just as a cricketer. In my opinion, if you see his records, he is definitely the best captain India ever had”

RICKY PONTING

“He(MS Dhoni) has done a pretty good job for the team, Leading a team to such a triumph just after taking over as captain is a great achievement”

MICHAEL VAUGHAN

“The coolest man in world cricket MS Dhoni delivers when it most matters… Incredible innings against the Aussies”

ADAM GILCHRIST

“The best compliment for me is when someone says they’ll pay to watch me play, And I can say that I’ll pay to watch MS Dhoni bat. MS is not the next Gilchrist. He’s the first MS Dhoni”

SHOAIB AKHTAR

“He is a very smart man and intelligent captain and manages his resources perfectly. India is blessed to have someone as level-headed as him at the helm”

TOM MOODY

“India lucky to have him as captain”

HARSHA BHOGLE

“MS Dhoni still the best bet as Test, ODI captain. No calmer finisher than Dhoni”

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KEVIN PIETERSEN

“MS Dhoni is a clever Captain I have ever seen”

MICHAEL HUSSEY

“I am really gifted to play under the leadership of MSD”

RAVI SHASTRI

“When you compare the icons of the game, you have Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Dhoni in the same bracket.”

RAHUL DRAVID

” He is a great leader by example. Someone whom I have always admired for his ability to remain balanced and have the sense of equanimity about his captaincy,”

VIRAT KOHLI

“I don’t think one can question MS’ leadership”

STEVE WAUGH

“If i am supposed to select a team sachin will be the opener and Dhoni will be the captain”

GARY KIRSTEN

“I would go to war with Dhoni by my side”

SOURAV GANGULY

“Dhoni is one of the greatest captain I have ever seen. Dhoni’s record is praiseworthy. Twenty-two Test wins is not a small achievement. And the success against Australia has come against the backdrop of the not-so-good times he went through in the last two years”

SACHIN TENDULKAR

“Dhoni the best captain I have played under”

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DJ BRAVO

“I am learning the ropes of captaincy from MS Dhoni”

RAVINDRA JADEJA

“If you want to learn batting, bat with MS Dhoni.”

DAVID MILLER

“MS Dhoni is the best finisher right now in world cricket. I look up to him and try to learn.”

MIKE HUSSEY

“When Dhoni is at the other end, you don’t need to worry as his partner. He takes the entire responsibility of finishing the game on his shoulders.”

RAMIZ RAJA

“Need a SIX in pressure situation? Call MS Dhoni”

IAN BISHOP

“If 15 runs are needed off the last over, pressure is on the bowler…NOT ON MS DHONI.”

HARSHA BHOGLE

“If DHONI plays till the end, one thing is for sure…..HE WILL MAKE HIS TEAM WIN.”

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