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Sachin Tendulkar rated Indian skipper MS Dhoni as the best captain in his 22 years of cricketing career. Sachin Tendulkar has played under six captains includes a big names of Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.
Sachin said that Dhoni is the best captain ever he played under after clinching the ICC World Cup. MS Dhoni is very sharp in reading the situation and shares his ideas. Dhoni will be in continuous discussion with bowlers, batsmen and senior players separately. Sachin praised Dhoni's ability to stay calm in pressure situations and never shows his frustration. His behavior suits the ideal captaincy qualities and he is a fantastic captain.
India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the finals of ICC World Cup 2011 at Mumbai. India had two tough games with Australia and Pakistan in their knockout stages. India had recovered well from their patchy work in pool stages. Sachin Tendulkar stated that, India team has raised its standards when it matters the most. The Indian has performing well in either batting or bowling, but could not success as a unit, in the knockout stages all batting, fielding and bowling clicked together.
Every single player from seniors to juniors in the team contributed, no one can guarantee results but efforts can be guaranteed added Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin said that responsibility is equal to all the players in the team. It was not only his dream to clinch the World Cup, but it was the entire team members and nations dream. Lifting the trophy in front of home crowd was in the minds of players.
Sachin said that, they were looking to restrict Sri Lanka to the lowest total possible as they need to chase down in the second innings. Bowlers have done brilliant job and well backed up by fielders as well, after the early loss of Sehwag and Sachin India young blood guided to World Cup final victory. The pre-World Cup preparatory camp in Bangalore helped team India in preparation.
Sachin Tendulkar acknowledged the efforts of Gary Kristen, it would be happy if Kristen continues with the team. Sachin respects his decision to leave and the team India will miss him.
