Dhoni is a passenger
by Rajiv Tiwari on Nov 15, 2007 06:08 AM
If you look at the squad, the selectors could have easily done away with MS Dhoni. Having Dinesh Karthick in the squad and almost certain to open the innings, gives Indian team to play all 3 spinners (and 2 pacers) by leaving out MS Dhoni. Alternatively they can play both Yuvraj and Laxman (and 4 bowlers) by leaving out MS Dhoni. Given indian pitches which assist spin bowling the option of playing 3 different variety of spinners (legspin/googly, offbreaks/doosra, and left arm orthodox spin) is a good optionto have. I think Kumble should go for it.
