New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth Sunday hailed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as one of the greatest Indian captains but also said the contributions of former skippers Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble should not be forgotten.
After India’s sensational 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka here Sunday, Dhoni and his boys became the first Indian side to get the tag of No.1 Test team.

“Dhoni is a great captain. He also prefers to keep things simple and being uncomplicated has helped him as well. Best of luck to him and his team for becoming the No.1 Test team in the world,” said Srikkanth.

But Srikkanth also said that amid jubilation, one shouldn’t forget the contributions of former captains like Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Kumble.

“They played important roles in moulding this team and we shouldn’t forget their contributions as well. Sourav and Kumble may have retired from Test cricket, but the way they led the team overseas was commendable,” he said.

As per records, Ganguly is the most successful Indian Test captain while Kumble, who got a short stint before Dhoni took over, is remembered for holding the side together during the controversial 2007-08 series in Australia.

“Anil did a great job before Dhoni took charge. And who can forget Sourav’s leadership abilities in the memorable 2003-04 series in Australia,” said Srikkanth.

Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar also congratulated the Indian team for winning the series and topping the Test rankings.