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NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 26:
 

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns at a promotional event in Chennai on Tuesday.

        Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come in for praise for his captaincy after leading India to victory in the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa. And, former New Zealand star Chris Cairns joined in and was effusive in his praise for the Jharkand batsman-'keeper.

        In fact, Cairns sees in Dhoni traces of former Kiwi skipper Stephen Fleming, who is widely regarded as one of the best captains.

        'Dhoni is calm and collected. Fleming was consistent with his attitude, not given to extreme reactions. Dhoni will be a strong leader for India.'

        Cairns was speaking at a press conference here yesterday to launch the third edition of 'Lotte Superskills,' featuring 15 cricketers from across the Test-playing spectrum; the event involves their participation in a multi-event cricketing battle over two days.

        'Captaining in Tests might be difficult for a wicket-keeper, but if anyone can do it, it is Dhoni,' Cairns said.

        Twenty20, he said, was a great spectacle 'It is here to stay, although ICC's corporate commitments will ensure one-day cricket continues to be played. The chances of injuries in Twenty20 will be lesser, and that's an advantage.'

        However, Cairns felt that Test cricket was still the strongest indicator of technique and character.

        On the Indian triumph, the former Kiwi all-rounder said, 'India beat Australia in the semifinals and deserved to win. I congratulate them.'