Mumbai, Nov 1:
India could be making a huge mistake by removing MS Dhoni from ODI captaincy, feels former World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten.
Asked about whether it’s about time that Virat Kohli handed over the top job in ODIs, Kirsten was non-committal.
“You are not going to get an answer out of me. You replace M S Dhoni at your peril, because the one experience I have had is that all great leaders have great performances till the end of their careers,” said Kirsten at a promotional event.
Kirsten said that if one is willing to let Dhoni go, one never knows if India misses out on some potential match-winning performances in 2019 World Cup in United Kingdom.
“So, if you (are) willing to let M S Dhoni go when there might potentially be a great World Cup performance left in him if he goes to the (2019) World Cup, which I am not sure if he is (taking part in) or not, you take the risk of doing that,” the former South Africa cricketer said emphatically.
Terming Dhoni as a “great player”, Kirsten slammed his critics, saying those doubting his ability are making a mistake.
“I think that is the question I get asked the most everytime I come to India. My answer hasn’t changed in three years. (PTI)
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