Virat Kohli has received immense criticism for his captaincy in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) while leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Some of his decisions have been questioned even by the cricketing pundits. But former Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly has come in support of Kohli. The man who led India to the final of the 2003 World Cup rates Kohli very highly in terms of leading the country at the highest level.

Kohli has been leading India ever since MS Dhoni decided to hang his captaincy boots from the limited-overs format. Though he has always acknowledged the veteran wicket-keeper’s support from behind the stumps, Virat has been doing a fair job. But in Dhoni’s absence, he has been found wanting, especially in the shortest format. Kohli looks clueless most of the times and it was visible during RCB’s lackluster IPL campaign where they have been knocked out from the ongoing season.

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However, Ganguly has urged everyone to not judge Virat from his T20 captaincy and has also claimed that the 30-year-old is a better leader than him.

During an exclusive chat with Sportskeeda, Ganguly said, “Exceptional. His record for India is phenomenal. Don’t judge him by his T20 captaincy; his captaincy for India has been terrific. He is better than Dada. Kohli is better than Dada.”

When asked about Vijay Shankar’s selection over Ambati Rayudu in India’s World Cup squad, Sourav spoke highly of Shankar and felt that he will do the job for the team in England.

Ganguly described, “Both are good. The selectors have gone for Vijay Shankar. The debate is over there. We wish him all the luck. Somebody plays and someone misses out. I feel for Ambati Rayudu, but I think Vijay Shankar will do the job. He is a good cricketer, he can bowl in those conditions. He has earned his place in the squad.”