Former Pakistan captain and batting legend Hanif Mohammad says he has become a fan of the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian cricket team as it has become dominant in all forms of the game.

"I have been following India's performances and I see them as one of the most fast improving sides in world cricket today," Hanif said.

He said Indians have prospered a lot under Dhoni and at present, the team is one of the most balanced Test and one-day outfits.

"They have good players for both formats of the game which is a sign of strength and by their recent wins over Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka," he said.

Hanif said that India's strength lay in its experienced batting line-up and emergence of some good young bowlers. "Confidence is the key to success in cricket and India appears to have plenty at the moment," the former great said.