Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith needs to use Dhoni's experience and knowledge

Clarke says it would be interesting to watch how the Smith-Dhoni relationship gets along

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It shocked many of the cricketing fans around the world when the Rising Pune Super Giant franchise decided to replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni with Aussie batsman Steve Smith as skipper. The Rising Pune Super Giant is all set to start their campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday and for a lot of players who were previously a part of the Chennai Super Kings, it will be a whole new experience playing under their new captain.

However, RPS have strengthened their squad this time by roping in the likes of Ben Stokes and Dan Christian as they hope to improve on their seventh place finish last time around. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke believes it would be an interesting thing to watch how Mahendra Singh Dhoni gets along with Steve Smith.  But at the same time, he is also confident that Smith with excel in his new role in the IPL.

Clarke quoted India Today “It will be interesting how the Smith-Dhoni relationship pans out. It will be the first time Dhoni hasn’t captained in his IPL career. That’s different. That’s strange for anyone playing underneath Dhoni.”

“(But) I think Smith will do a fantastic job. I have always thought Twenty20 is the hardest format to captain. Good he has players around him (who can help him)”

The 36-year-old also said that Dhoni’s presence in the team would be an added advantage for Smith as he can learn a lot of things from the experienced leader.

“Smith has earned respect as a player and as a captain. I am sure the players will follow his lead. MS Dhoni has unbelievable knowledge and experience. He is a wonderful captain. Steve needs to use that and I think he will”

Clarke also hopes that with the burden of captaincy now gone, Dhoni would be able to play more freely and concentrate on his wicket keeping duties.

“Hopefully it helps his batting and he can focus on keeping wickets. I would like to see him bat up the order. I would like to see him bat at. No.4. For Pune to win this season MS Dhoni needs to have a wonderful tournament.”

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