Sourav Ganguly hails MS Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who took over as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, expressed appreciation for MS Dhoni’s contribution to the Indian cricket. Talking to the media, Sourav Ganguly however did not put forth any lucidity on MS Dhoni’s cricketing future but stated that champions don’t finish.

The new BCCI chief also provided a spellbinding resemblance and said that when everyone thought he was finished, he defied everything and made a strong comeback and played international cricket for four more years.

"Don't know what's on his (Dhoni's) mind. Champions don't finish very qucikly. When everybody counted me off I came back and played for four more years," said Ganguly.

"We are proud to have legend like MS Dhoni, for what he has done for the Indian cricket," the Ganguly added.

Eulogising MS Dhoni’s accomplishments, the BCCI president said that he hadn’t spoken to Dhoni but assured that ‘till i am around everyone will be respected’.

Talking to the press after taking over as the BCCI chief in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sourav Ganguly mentioned that he will lead the BCCI in the same way as he did the Indian cricket team.

"No compromise on credibility, corruption-free and same for all BCCI, just as I led India," he said.

The 47 year old also lauded the current skipper Virat Kohli and stated that he has led the team to new heights in last three-four years.

"Virat Kohli has taken the Indian team to a new level. We have been with him and we will be with him," Ganguly added.

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