"The best compliment for me is when someone says they'll pay to watch me play. And I can say that I'll pay to watch MS Dhoni bat. MS is not the next Gilchrist. He's the first MS Dhoni."

"MS Dhoni is the best finisher right now in world cricket. I look up to him and try to learn."

"I am learning the ropes of captaincy from MS Dhoni."

"I would go to war with Dhoni by my side."

"Dhoni has the respect of all other playing nations. I've found him to be a really strong leader."

"MS Dhoni still the best bet as Test and ODI captain. No calmer finisher than Dhoni."

"If 15 runs are needed of the last over, pressure is on the bowler,not on MS Dhoni."

"Dhoni is one of the finest leaders in the game in the last 30 years and is at par with the likes Imran Khan, Mark Taylor and Arjun Ranatunga."

"MS Dhoni is the best captain I have ever seen."

"One inch here and there and a guy like Dhoni could take you apart. He is a great finisher, he is cool and calm and backs himself. He is a strong character."

"I'm really lucky to play under the leadership of MSD."

"The coolest man in world cricket, MS Dhoni delivers when it matters the most."

"When Dhoni is at the other end, you don't need to worry as his partner. He takes the entire responsibility of finishing the game on his shoulders."

"Need a six in pressure situation? Call MS Dhoni."