England pacer Jofra Archer claimed that MS Dhoni is the best captain that he has ever seen in his career. The Rajasthan Royals pacer hasn’t played along with the veteran but he has witnessed the tactical brilliance of the Chennai Super Kings former captain up close. Jofra Archer stated that MS Dhoni has the ability to react quickly in high-pressure situations, which is a quality that is seen in very few captains. Having played against MS Dhoni, Archer would know the kind of pressure he has faced and he even stated that his presence itself creates pressure on the opposition players.
"In my opinion, the best captain I have ever seen is MS Dhoni. The way he reacts quickly on the field and makes decisions under pressure is something I have seen in very few captains. His mere presence on the field creates pressure for the opposition players,” said Jofra Archer on the captaincy of MS Dhoni. The England pacer was all praise for the captaincy of MS Dhoni and it comes as no surprise, as the veteran has been regarded as one of the greatest white-ball captains.
Archer highlights Dhoni's incredible ICC achievements
The role of MS Dhoni behind the stumps could be labelled as one of the best in the history of the game. The veteran possesses this unique ability of reading the game better than anyone else and he formulates a proper judgement regarding the next move of the batter.
Spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have benefitted greatly with the presence of MS Dhoni behind the stumps. He leaves the batters with minimal room for error as even the slightest of mistakes could prove to be costly. Jofra Archer’s claim on creating pressure on the opposition players stands to be absolutely true.
“He is truly a phenomenal captain, and his achievements speak for themselves. Dhoni remains the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies for India, and he also holds records for captaining India in the most international matches," added Jofra Archer highlighting the achievements that MS Dhoni has throughout his captaincy tenure for India.
MS Dhoni, the captain is often rated higher than his contributions as a player for the squad. He has been credited with revolutionizing the game especially in the shortest formats of the game. The former CSK captain has played a significant role in grooming young talents and winning silverware for the country.
He remains the only captain in cricket history to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies for India: The 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Ultimately, a captain's success is measured by their achievements, and Dhoni’s trophy cabinet is as decorated as any.
