Dhoni the only leader in captains’ side: Brendon McCullum

 

Abu Dhabi: Though Chennai Super Kings is home to four international captains this IPL, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum insists that M.S. Dhoni is the sole leader of the pack and says he has lots to learn from his India counterpart in his first year with the franchise. 

 

“At CSK there is only one captain and that is Dhoni. He is the sole decisionmaker when it comes to the on field matters. There is not much team talk about that,” said McCullum when asked about his role in the team alongside other international captains in Dhoni, Faf du Plessis of South Afria and Dwayne Bravo of the West Indies.  

“However, as experienced leaders, we are expected to do small things off the field like guiding the younger players and helping out the teammates with things they need assistance with.

 

 

Both Mc Cullum and Dhoni are wicketkeeper batsmen but the New Zealander clarified that there is not much in common between the two strong personalities. “Well, there are many things that he and I don’t have in common too. But yes, he is a very nice guy, very humble and one of the best captains in the world. “I am pleased to have this opportunity to play under his leadership since there are many things one can learn from the man,” said McCullum, who had earlier played for the Kolkata Knight RIders.

Asked whether he would like to take over wicket keeping duties from Dhoni, the New Zealander said: “Oh, no, I am happy to let him do the job behind the stumps.“My body is not up to regular work behind the wickets now. I am glad to be in the same team as Dhoni, who is a brilliant wicketkeeper. I am the backup option if the team requires one.