Dhoni still has the power to hit big sixes, says Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly said there’s one must in life: whatever job you do, wherever you are, whatever age you have, how much experience you have you have to keep performing at the top level otherwise someone else will take your place

Expressing views on former Indian skipper, Ganguly said he still has the power in him to hit big sixes and should be allowed to go on a high. Last month, Dhoni was omitted from the T20I squad against Windies and Australia. The selectors had maintained that the 37-year-old had only been rested.

However, Dhoni's role an ODI batsman has come under scanner after he struggled to contribute runs with the bat. Despite getting backing of the captain, coach and the chief selector, Dhoni as a batsman has been missing.

"He's another champion. Fantastic career for 12-13 years since winning the World Twenty 20. Just like everyone else he has to perform. There’s one must in life: whatever job you do, wherever you are, whatever age you have, how much experience you have you have to keep performing at the top level otherwise someone else will take your place," he said.

"I wish him all the luck because we want champions to go on a high. I still feel he can hit the ball in the stands. He's a phenomenal cricketer," Ganguly said.

Asked about his take on the 2019 World Cup lineup, Ganguly said: "I am not a selector but I expect 85-90 per cent of this team to play in the World Cup."

Talking on India skipper Virat Kohli, Ganguly said: "He's phenomenal. Look at his numbers. He wears his hat on his sleeves and India needs a captain like him for whom winning means everything. I wish him all the luck."