MS Dhoni has mastered the art of taking criticism: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has heaped tons of praises on MS Dhoni for the way he handles pressure. Ganguly has hinted that MS Dhoni has been in the hot seat for so long that he has mastered the art of accepting criticism.

MS Dhoni was subjected to heavy criticism following his 4-1 loss to Australia down under. Asked if Dhoni was unfairly criticized, Sourav Ganguly went on to say that, “It is part and parcel of the job. MS has been captain for such a long time and he is used to it. We all get used to it. At the same time, when we do well, we are taken up to mountains and the skies.”

However, Sourav Ganguly has been most impressed with Dhoni’s ability to remain calm under any situation.

“MS has this fantastic ability to remain calm under any situation. A Lot of people have asked me that “you have been with him, so how does he remain calm? I tell them that he doesn’t show it. From inside he is different, from outside he is different. That goes around in the dressing room and he gets a lot of respect. We only look at the criticism but the amount of respect he gets in India is unbelievable,” Ganguly said at an event.

Speaking about his roles and responsibilities in the CAB, Ganguly has ruled out the coaching role for the time being.

“I really don’t know as I have got another job to do at the moment. I am actually running the cricket (as CAB president). You can’t do both at the same time. You have to see where life goes. At the present moment, ‘No’ (to coaching) as I am an administrator with responsibilities of running the game. To be honest, I don’t know whether that committee exists at all. I think the team is doing well and maybe we will have to think about it in future.”

“I really don’t know. I have just started a career and I don’t where it will go and where it will finish. I don’t rule out anything in life nor do I look too far forward either. I live for the day and the moment. I am trying to do the job I have at present to the best of my abilities and let’s see what happens.”

“You have got to find time to do it. I am doing too many jobs at the moment. I do honorary jobs as well as I have to earn my living. Maybe someday, I will get time to write.”