As captain of India, the world was at my feet and then I did not find myself in the team. Not many captains would find themselves in that position.
English conditions have changed over the years. Lots of runs are being scored in one-day cricket now in England, pitches are good for batting.
England has some very good cricketers. And don't rule West Indies out. They have some explosive players.
I wanted to take away the fear of failure from the youngsters because when I came into the Indian team I faced that pressure.
When Virat Kohli plays, wherever you are you will come and watch that because he is playing. That is his impact. When you look at him, you will get to know that this man has a mission of making his team the best.
It's Twenty20, anything can happen in the format. It's very difficult to predict and pick a favourite team in this format.
No matter what, Test cricket will survive. I've always said Twenty20 would be popular but there will be a place for Test cricket.
The best way to get away from a crisis and yet hold on the reins without performance is to find a godfather who would save you at crisis and fool the entire world..This is how it has worked for me.Collection: World
Some people have called me arrogant or believe that is my reputation, which is far from what I really am like.Collection: Believe
As Far As One-Day Cricket Is Concerned, Dhoni Is One Of The Greatest Captains Of All TimesCollection: Epic
You are anxious before every game because you had to win it. If you didn't you went down the ladder. I felt proud of the way we beat some teams in tough games.Collection: Team
When a new CEO comes, make sure you send him a visiting card to say, 'Sir, I'm with you'.Collection: Cards
To me he will not just be remembered as a great player and a lovely human being, but as somebody who tried to learn Bengali for the last 14 years but never managed to do so!Collection: Player
You're never too worried as a captain, when you know Rahul Dravid's still out there.Collection: Captains
The best way to know how Virender Sehwag's mind works is to sit next to him in the players' balcony when India are batting. Every few minutes he will clutch his head and yell, 'Chauka gaya' or 'Chhakka gaya'.Collection: Player
I said it before and I will say it again, MS Dhoni has been simply exceptional. His captaincy has been India's biggest strength in high pressure matches. He has always been 'THE RIGHT MAN' to take India forward.Collection: Men
Bangladesh is not India, Pakistan, South Africa or Australia.Collection: Australia
The selection rules are the same for everybody. I am trying to make a comeback just like some other players who got dropped after the Pakistan tour. I hope my time will come.Collection: Player
The thing I like the most about Sachin is his intensity. After being in the game for so long, he still has the same desire to do well for India in any international match. I tell you what, this man is a legend.Collection: Men
Pick any player of the world. Make him the captain of India. I can assure you that the results will still be the same. MS Dhoni just not lucky enough to have the kind of bowlers that top teams like Australia, South Africa and New Zealand have.Collection: Team
Dhoni has been an outstanding captain. His record as captain is simply terrific. He has done wonders to Indian cricket.Collection: Dhoni
I will keep playing domestic cricket. I feel I am good enough to get back into the Indian team, and playing domestic cricket is the only way out. So I will keep playing.Collection: Team
Dhoni is the greatest captain of our country. His record is proof of that.Collection: Country
Yes, there are dangerous batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina. Yes, the bowling is striking form just at the right time but for me MS Dhoni's captaincy is India's biggest strength in this World Cup.Collection: Dhoni
As of now, Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman of the worldCollection: World
Dhoni is one of the greatest captain I have ever seen. Dhoni's record is praiseworthy. Twenty-two Test wins is not a small achievement. And the success against Australia has come against the backdrop of the not-so-good times he went through in the last two yearsCollection: Winning
Dhoni is the best captain India ever hadCollection: Dhoni
Dhoni is one of the greatest captain I have ever seenCollection: Dhoni
In a way I feel I have been vindicated because I hadn't done anything wrong. The Review Committee gave me a patient hearing and I put my point of view across to them.Collection: Views
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a terrific match winner in any ConditionCollection: Dhoni
Dhoni backs players as well. People like (Suresh) Raina, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma have developed under him as players and has some terrific qualities as a leader.Collection: Player