Ex-India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised the captaincy of MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered a win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2020. The inaugural match of the tournament turned out to be the first win for CSK against MI after five consecutive losses.

Gavaskar called Dhoni the best captain India has ever produced. He added that the CSK captain's stats in limited-overs cricket confirms his claim.

Talking about Dhoni after CSK won the match by 5 wickets against MI, Gavaskar said, "He's always been superb as captain. There is no question about it. I mean he has been by far India’s best-ever captain. The results show for themselves. He has won all the limited-overs titles, taken India at No. 1 in Tests, and won 3 IPL titles for CSK. What more can you ask from a person?".

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The 39-year-old had said experience in their side plays a big role in wins. Commenting on Dhoni's statement, Gavaskar added, "As he explained himself at the presentation, he uses the word express themselves, but I think what he actually means is, ‘get that experience, show that you can do it’."

CSK used Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Dhoni in the batting line-up. The move left many surprised by Gavaskar feels it was not a gamble, but a calculated decision by Dhoni.

"Also, I think it (sending Jadeja and Curran ahead of him) was very calculated. He knew both of his left-handers were going to be facing deliveries coming into them. Once you connect, both these guys are strong, and it goes out for a six."

Dhoni-led CSK will face Rajasthan Royals in their next match of IPL 2020 on September 22.