MS Dhoni is a bonafide Indian legend. The former captain of the country won everything there is to win in international and franchise cricket and was considered the best captain to have represented the country.
Being the Indian captain is one of the hardest tasks in the world because you are answerable to almost a billion fanatics for every single setback or loss.
However, MS Dhoni has managed to win tournaments without ever seeming to be under pressure and that speaks volumes. Many players have felt that Dhoni was such a splendid captain because he never let them feel the pressure even when the odds were stacked against them.
Here are some of the best quotes by teammates on MS Dhoni:
Ravi Ashwin:
“He is a legend of Indian cricket. He has done so much for the nation”
“If you don’t go behind your leader (now) then when will you? So as far as I am concerned it’s like an army, if you don’t go behind your leader then you are definitely going to get shot. If my captain asks me to die on the field, I’ll do it.”
Ajinkya Rahane:
“Dhoni bhai gave me a lot of confidence, and backed me a lot. I would keep asking him ways to improve, and he would answer every question. So his contribution has been important in my success.”
Virat Kohli:
“I don’t know why people say he has not left a legacy. He is the most successful Indian captain ever. That in itself is a legacy. Most of the players in the team have been given ample opportunities by him. He believes in the youngsters. He believes in giving them opportunities.”
Rahul Dravid:
“He was a captain I enjoyed playing under. One of the things I liked about MS was, what you saw was what you got. Very uncomplicated, always led by example. One of the things I really liked about playing under MS was that he never asked you to do anything that he himself didn’t do.”
Sachin Tendulkar:
He is the best captain I have played under. He is very sharp and always alert. He reads the situation well and is open to sharing ideas. He always has discussions with bowlers, batsmen and senior players separately.”
Suresh Raina:
Raina posted a picture of him with the captain after Dhoni announced his Test retirement with the caption, “Valiant while you led, valiant in your departure”
Ravindra Jadeja:
“If you want to learn batting, bat with MS Dhoni.”
