MS Dhoni is a true gentleman of the game: Brad Haddin

Australian wicket-keeper-batsman, Brad Haddin, on Thursday, showered praises on India's former Test skipper, MS Dhoni. He said that Dhoni is a "true gentleman" of the game and has left his team in a much better position than it was when he took over. Dhoni shocked the cricketing circles by announcing his retirement after the third Test against Australia in Melbourne.

"The great thing about MS Dhoni was his temperament. No matter where the game was going you wouldn't know. He had a pretty even tempo through whatever situation was going on and that's why he's had such longevity in the game," Haddin said.

"I was very surprised (he retired). He's been a great servant for Indian cricket, the way he handles himself and the team, the calmness he brings to a very, very big job in captaining the Indian cricket team. He was great to play against and a true gentleman of the game. I think he's left Indian cricket in a better place than it was when he took over."

Dhoni's sudden retirement has led to Virat Kohli's elevation as India's skipper for the fourth and final Test to played in Sydney from January 6. Kohli has created quite a stir in the series by aggressively taking on the Australians in verbal duels both on and off the field.