Smith is learning from ‘best leader’ MS Dhoni, says Rahane

STEVE SMITH played a captain’s knock to power Rising Pune Supergiants to a seven-wicket win against Mumbai Indians at Pune. 

Smith got an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls to help his side start IPL 10 on a winning note. Ahead of the start of the season, Smith had replaced MS Dhoni as the captain of the Pune franchise. 

Although Dhoni is not the captain of the side, RPS opener Ajinkya Rahane feels that the Ranchi lad is the best leader in the sport. Rahane, who scored a quick-fire 60, showered praise on Dhoni and reckoned that Smith has a lot to learn from the former India skipper. 

“Though Steve Smith has led the Australian side very well, for me, MS Dhoni is still the best leader. This was the first game as leader for Smith, but he was learning from Dhoni as well. Smith was seen taking more tips from him. Dhoni was seen giving tips and inputs to Smith in the middle.” 

For me @msdhoni is still the best leader, says @ajinkyarahane88 on #MSDhoni vs #Smithy debate - @RPSupergiants #IPL pic.twitter.com/FfGgkMjNh6

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2017

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