Talking to media at his residence on his 41st birthday, Ganguly said: "Dhoni has a phenomenal record (of winning all the world titles). If I were to pick a side, he would definitely captain an all-time great Indian XI because of his batting ability as a wicketkeeper."
"I've not seen any wicketkeeper with the batting prowess of Dhoni. I may give it a thought for a Test side, but Dhoni is an obvious choice for one-dayers," he added.
Refusing to compare himself with Dhoni, who has become the most successful Indian skipper, Ganguly said: "I don't believe in comparisons. You can't compare eras, players, opposition etc. It isn't possible."
Free from cricket, Ganguly is now contemplating writing his autobiography.
"I was waiting for the right time. I continued to be really busy after giving up international cricket. There was IPL. But now, I will (write) for sure. It is difficult to say at this point whether it will be a 'tell all' but there's no doubt I will write and speak the truth," said Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in November 2008.
In the absence of Dhoni, Kohli led from the front with a masterly 102 for a bonus point win against the West Indies to keep Indian hopes afloat in the ongoing Tri-Nation series.
"Indian youngsters are doing a good job but we have to give them six months to one year time to pass a judgement.
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