"At the end of the day, you want India to perform. If there is someone who can do a better job, then it's a place that should be given to him."
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Quotes of the week

India have been heavily criticised after they suffered a series whitewash against Australia - with Dhoni missing the final Test following a one-match ban for the team's slow over rate.

Wicketkeeper Dhoni led India to the World Twenty20 title in 2007 as well as the World Cup in 50-over cricket in 2011 before the team escalated their way to No.1 in the Test rankings.

However, they have subsequently slumped in form - beginning with a 4-0 series thumping by England before a second successive whitewash on tour in Australia.

Despite holding the captaincy since 2007 Dhoni has conceded that he would be willing to hand it over should a suitable man for job come along.

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"It's not something I want to hold on or stick on to," he said. "If there's a better replacement, it's a very open thing, he can come in.

"At the end of the day, you want India to perform. If there is someone who can do a better job, then it's a place that should be given to him.

"It's not something you have to cling on to. It's not a position that belongs to anyone.

"The responsibility was given to me three-and-half years back and I have been trying to fit into the shoes, trying to get along with the team and perform well wherever we play."