Dhoni's side better than Ganguly's : Kumble

There are many in India who say that Ganguly's finalist side of 2003, was better even than Kapil's side !

Now Kumble says that the present side is better than Ganguly's and is the best Indian side ever. An opinion, seconded by Hayden !

"In terms of confidence and balance of the side, this is the best Indian team ever." said the maverick leg spinner.

"If you look at the track record of this team in last one year or one and half year they have done exceptionally well, especially at home. They have all the elements that a great one-day side needs."

"It is a better team overall than 2003. In terms of balance and conditions here (sub-continent) this is the better side."

He conceded that Nehra and Zaheer, even though more experienced now, have lost some of that pace.

"But if you go back to 2003 then Ashish Nehra, Zaheer and all these bowlers were younger and were bowling at the speed of 140 which does not happen now.

Terming the present team as a fighting bunch, the great allrounder said " "What has impressed me most is how they have won in losing situations.

"In South Africa, Munaf Patel won one match, Yusuf Pathan won a game, so it's not a one man team at all."