New Delhi: Much to the disappointment of fans, Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) opted to replace MS Dhoni with Steve Smith as the captain of the franchise ahead of 2017 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). Smith might have led RPS to their first triumph of the new season – defeating Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets on Thursday – but as far as Ajinkya Rahane is concerned, Mahi still remains the best leader there is.
Rahane, who captained India to victory in the final Test of the series against Australia in Dharamsala in injured Virat Kohli's absence, told reporters as to why he still considers Dhoni as the best leader despite having the successful Smith leading the Pune franchise.
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"If you see, he (MS Dhoni) was giving inputs to (Steve) Smith. Yes Smith obiously did well for Australia but for me MS dhoni is still the best leader. This is my first game under Smith but he is learning form MS Dhoni as well," said Rahane.
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He was also affirmative in the prospect of Dhoni being a guiding force to the Aussie skipper throughout the tournament.
"I was actually watching them that he was taking advices from Dhoni and I am sure in the coming matches, he will continue to do so," Rahane added.
For me @msdhoni is still the best leader, says @ajinkyarahane88 on #MSDhoni vs #Smithy debate - @RPSupergiants #IPL pic.twitter.com/FfGgkMjNh6
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RPS next take on Kings XI Punjab on April 8 at the Holkar Stadium hoping to continue their winning march at this early stage of the IPL 10.
