Netizens elated over Ganguly calling Dhoni 'one of the greats'

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who assumed office as BCCI President on Wednesday, hailed former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his achievements. Ganguly in his dress said, "He is one of greats of game. India is very proud to have MS Dhoni. If you sit own and te his achievements, you will say wow. Till I am around, everyone will be respected."

Netizens were delighted by this comment hailed BCCI President. While some lauded Ganguly's comment, a fan termed Dhoni as 'Kohior diamond to Indian team'.

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Sourav Ganguly on supporting Virat Kohli 

In his dress after assuming office, Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli and asserted supported to skipper in every way possible.

“I will speak to Virat Kohli on October 24. He is captain of India; I think he is most important man in Indian cricket. I will have a word with him, and as I said, we will support him in every possible way. He wants to make this team best in world. It's been a great team, to be honest, way y have played cricket in last three to four years, y have been a fantastic side. Yes, you can say that y have t won a World Cup, but you don’t win World Cups every time. We will hopefully support him with whatever he wants and make sure that Indian cricket goes ahe smoothly. In terms of Test cricket venues, we have a lot of States and a lot of venues. We will have to sit with him (Virat Kohli) and see what he wants in that way and take it forward from re.” 

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