MS Dhoni: 11 exceptional quotes by cricketing legends on one one of India's greatest captains

"I would go to war with Dhoni by my side."

Gary Kirsten

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

Kapil Dev

"If 15 runs are needed off the last over, pressure is on the bowler, not on MS Dhoni."

Ian Bishop

"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."

Rahul Dravid

"Dhoni is the best captain I have played under."

Sachin Tendulkar

"Dhoni is the greatest captain of our country. His record is proof of that."

Sourav Ganguly

"Dhoni 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."

Wasim Akram

"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."

Virat Kohli

"The best compliment for me is when someone says they will pay to watch me play, and I can say that I will pay to watch MS Dhoni bat. MS is not the next Gilchrist. He is the first MS Dhoni."

Adam Gilchrist

"If I am supposed to select a team, Sachin will be the opener and Dhoni will be the captain."

Steve Waugh

"When I die, the last thing I want to see is the six that Dhoni hit in the 2011 World Cup final."

Sunil Gavaskar