Former India leg-spinner B S Chandrasekhar on Thursday described the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team as the best one-day side in the world.
"The present team headed by Dhoni is a balanced one and our team is the best one-day side in the world," Chandrasekhar, a match-winner for India in the 1970s, told reporters on the sidelines of a function at which he was awarded the "Vandana" award in recognition of his contribution to cricket.
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The importance of spinners in Test arena has not dwindled, he said, pointing out that all countries were fielding spinners in Tests and one-day matches.
Rotaract Club, Dakshina Kannada Cricket Association and Ramakrishna College jointly honoured Chandrasekhar with the award.
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