A lot has been said on the issue of M.S. Dhoni's retirement as it has quickly turned into a matter of discussion in Indian cricket. Previous Australia all-rounder Shane Watson feels that the Ranchi stumper is still at the height of his powers and the choice to hang up his boots is totally up to him.
"He has still got the skill. But it is down to him to decide. He still moves incredibly well, runs hard between the wickets and has beautiful hands. Whatever he does, it will be the right thing because he knows what lies ahead," Watson told reporters on Monday sidelines of an occasion here.
The Aussie all-rounder, who has likewise played under Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings (CSK), applauded Virat Kohli's captaincy, saying he has worked superbly with the Indian group.
"He (Kohli) has worked superbly with the Indian group. He has been playing so well in all formats. Whatever he is doing well presently is certainly working and the group is reacting to his leadership," he included.
When asked whether India could rule the cricket world the manner in which Australia did under Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, he stated: "it is going to be hard to replicate..but there is no reason why India can't do it."
"There is no doubt that India has got the depth in all facets… batting, bowling, and fielding. The depth in Indian cricket is incredibly strong. It has got the luxury of having someone like a Rohit Sharma opening the batting and scoring lots of runs. The depth in Indian cricket is incredible… I am sure this team can win away from home as well," he included.
Watson said that Australia has turned into a solid side after the arrival of Steve Smith and David Warner from ball-tampering bans.
"The Australian team has had its issues in the last year or so. Presently that Steve Smith and David Warner have returned and settled well, it has a solid group. There is a great No.3 in Marnus Labuschagne, who worked admirably during the Ashes. The quick bowlers are excellent and there is profundity in the division and Nathan Lyon is performing as well. We have got strong depth," Watson opined.
