IPL5: Harbhajan Singh has the ability to lead http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 reckons Pune Warriors skipper Sourav Ganguly – Cricket News Update
The former Indian cricketer and skipper of Pune Warriors, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sourav-Chandidas-Ganguly-c90746, sees leadership qualities in the newly appointed captain of the Mumbai Indians, Harbhajan Singh, and reckons that the off-spinner will one day lead India.
The 39-year-old Ganguly is a great admirer of Harbhajan’s captaincy and would love to have a player of his calibre in his ranks.
Lavishing praise on the off-spinner, Ganguly said, “Harbhajan's captaincy was brilliant in Champions League and yesterday too (for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener). His body language was terrific. He has the ability to lead India
someday. I have always said I will have Harbhajan in my side.”
Harbhajan is the second highest wicket taker amongst off-spinners in Test cricket, and his current tally of wickets stands at 406. The 31-year-old was axed from India’s national side in July 2011 after some dull performances and his place has been grabbed
by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228, who represents the Chennai Super Kings.
Harbhajan was recently given the responsibility of leading the Mumbai Indians in IPL5, after the batting maestro http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556 relinquished his role. Sachin wanted some relaxation and recommended the off-spinner for the task, which he gladly accepted.
Ganguly shared his views on Sachin and the captaincy dilemma. The Prince of Calcutta held that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607 was never fond of the captaincy and it may be a good ploy for the MI, as they won the Champions League under Harbhajan’s stewardship.
The 39-year-old said, “We have seen in the past that he (Tendulkar) is a reluctant captain. It's his personal decision. And also it has got to do with Bhajji winning the Champions League.”
Ganguly led Pune http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Despite facing a stiff task of playing against MI at their own backyard, Ganguly was confident of his team’s chances. He said, “Mumbai Indians are a good side. It will be a good game. They have started well, but we have some good players.”
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