South Africa's veteran cricketer Imran Tahir has huge admiration for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni. He praised the former India skipper for being a "wonderful" human being.

Interacting with a Pakistani sports journalist Sawera Pasha on YouTube, Tahir named Dhoni as one of the best captains he has played under during his long career. Not to forget, as per ESPNCricinfo, Tahir has played cricket for more than 25 teams.

The leggie has been part of the CSK franchise since 2018 and he has also got an opportunity to share the dressing room with Dhoni while playing for Rising Pune Supergiant.

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"He is an absolute legend and on top of that, he is a wonderful human being. I never felt like I have been playing under him for the past four seasons. It's been a great experience and a once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunity. I have learned a lot from him and he is easily approachable. As far as the game is concerned, it becomes easier for spinners when MS Dhoni is keeping. 

"He has a lot of knowledge about the game. Sometimes I don't even ask him about the field, it's that easy. Normally we plan ahead of the game about what field to set for which batsman, but when I play for Chennai I forget because somewhere in the back of my head it's always there that MS Dhoni is behind the stumps and he has already set the field," Tahir said.

Tahir wants to continue playing cricket until his body allows him to play. He also expressed his desire to play in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup for South Africa. The leggie said he is keeping himself fit for the selection in the national team, adding, "I never took retirement from T20 cricket".

The 42-year-old further named former South Africa captains Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis as one of the best leaders of the game.