Gary Kirsten, the India coach, has said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is “ready” to captain India in all forms of the game but added that there was no immediate need for change because Anil Kumble was doing “an exceptional job” leading the Test side.

“Dhoni is ready for test captaincy but there is no need to rush as of now,” Kirsten said. “Anil has done an exceptional job, he is a great leader. He is prepared to do 30 overs in a day but he is on the other