Overview

• Speaking on Stalin Mathias' YouTube channel, Manjrekar placed Dhoni just behind Imran Khan in his all-time captaincy list.
• Manjrekar said Dhoni "single-handedly raised the bar" for India, crediting his leadership for turning limited or inexperienced squads into winners.
• He cited India’s youthful 2007 T20 World Cup triumph and the 2013 Champions Trophy victory during a transition phase as proof of Dhoni’s impact.
• Manjrekar highlighted that Dhoni approached title matches with the same composure as league games, a temperament he believes many captains lack.
• Former CSK teammate Shreyas Gopal praised Dhoni’s humility, empathy and tactical guidance, describing learning from him as a masterclass in leadership.