MS Dhoni is the Pillar of Indian Team: Irfan Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that MS Dhoni is the pillar of the Indian team. Dhoni has been instrumental in the success of the team over the years. Thus, he has laid the pillars for the Indian cricket.

Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan will be representing Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming domestic circuit. The all-rounder has parted ways with the Baroda Cricket Association after he was dropped from their set-up.

Furthermore, Pathan appreciated the efforts of both MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly in taking Indian cricket to great heights.

“Mahi (MS Dhoni) is a pillar in Indian cricket team and the way he mentors on and off the field is laudable,” Pathan told UNI in an interview here at GGM Science College Ground while taking camps of senior and under-23 cricketers.

Pathan added that he is looking forward to enjoying cricket in the coming season. Moreover, Pathan said that we should not try to compare the captains of the different era.

“This season I will play and enjoy the cricket and rest roads are always open if you are regularly playing the game. There is no comparison of all the captains I have played with. Every era is different.”

Meanwhile, Pathan believes that both Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni took Indian cricket to new heights. In fact, Pathan made his International debut under the leadership of Sourav Ganguly. Pathan had impressed in the initial stages of his career.

“What Ganguly did as a captain, it was a different scene and is always commendable. But, what MS Dhoni did in result-wise either it was World Cup win or T20 World cup victory and other formats of cricket, was also praiseworthy,” said the left-arm medium pacer.

MS Dhoni was one of India’s finest captains. Dhoni was able to get the best out of his players as he backed them to the hilt. In fact, Dhoni is still contributing to team’s success as he is still fit as a fiddle.