Virat Kohli is a master, great example for the side: Sourav Ganguly to India Today

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has praised Virat Kohli once again for taking Indian cricket team forward but said his legacy was yet to be tested.

Ganguly said Kohli is a great example for his team as he always tries to lead from the front.

"He is a master. He is ready for everything, he changes his game accordingly. At this format he is a remarkable player. I don't know how many hundreds he'll finish his career with but if he continues to play the same way he'll score lot of runs," Ganguly said.

"Kohli is in complete control of this Indian team because of his performance. He stands up and delivers. He is a great example for the side, he is the best batsman in the team and he commands the respect in the dressing room," Ganguly told India Today.

The current Indian skipper has been in great form and has also led India to eight consecutive Test series victories.

"His challenge will start. No many captains in Indian cricket who have lost at home. It's very hard beating India in India. His legacy will be what he does in the next 15 months when goes to South Africa, England and Australia. Those 12 Test matches will make Virat Kohli the greatest," Ganguly said.

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Kohli is now on the cusp of history. The 28-year-old is one shy of equalling his predecessor MS Dhoni's tally to nine consecutive victories in ODIs.

By defeating Australia in the second ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, Kohli lead India to eighth successive win in the format.

India have won the first two matches comprehensively are are one win away from capturing their sixth successive ODI series.

Ganguly further praised hat-trick hero Kuldeep Yadav but refused to compare his feat with Harbhajan Singh's hat-trick at the Eden Gardens in the famous 2001 Test match against Australia.

"Fantastic for Kuldeep. He must have been really happy after the game. Hat-trick in Tests is a bit more different than one day cricket and Harbhajan had all the top orders but I wouldn't compare. Great achievement for the young boy. He is going to a part of the side for a while," Ganguly said.

Ganguly said Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal can challenge R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in limited-overs cricket.

"India are going more wrist spin way. They can put pressure on Ashwin and Jadeja in the shorter formats. More on Ashwin because Jadeja can bat, he electric on the field and he can bowl good left-arm spin," he said.

On the other hand, Australia have struggled against India's new spin-twin Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said Australia are relying on Smith and Warner.

"It's hard to hear the fact that we are so reliant on a couple of players. In regards to facing spin bowling, I am not sure we are getting any better. The keep making the same mistakes. I feel like the players are making the same mistake. They are scared of getting out," Clarke told India Today.

Clarke said Australia were heading in opposite direction.

"I think as captain every game you lose, you take it personally. So I think he would definitely feel the heat. We are ranked 5th in Tests, 3rd in ODIs and 6th in T20Is. As captain you want to see your team back at No.1 position."

"I think whole team needs to improve. My fear and my worry for the Australia cricket is at at the moment we are heading into opposite direction," Clarke told India Today.

Ganguly said Maxwell will have to put up an improved show to stay in the team.

"He (Glenn Maxwell) won't play for any team if he continues to play like that. He is lucky that Australia pick him. I just don't see enough determination in the Australian batting line-up," Ganguly said.

After victories in Chennai and Kolkata, India now aim to seal the series in Indore.