One good development is that Dhoni seems to apply himself now and play sensibly while batting. Perhaps he is concerned about his place in the team, with Dinesh Karthick breathing down his neck. Whatever the reason, it will be a big boost to the Indian middle order, if he can keep doing what he did at Baroda against Windies and at Rajkot and now at Goa against Srilankans. Wishing him all the best in the WC 2007!
RE:One Good Thing...
by Daison Garvasis on Feb 14, 2007 04:48 PM Permalink
Excellent observation mate. Dhoni seems to be having the nack to go in any gear according to the "road condition". He can play like typical Dravid if situation calls for or he can outplay Gilchrist in stroke play if required. Dinesh Karthik is unlucky because there is a better batsman at his spot and if he needs a spot in the team it has to be as a batsman. Well he seems to be up for the challenge! If he can manage a spot in the team as a batsman, it will be excellent for the team because Dhoni then can not afford to underperform. At the same time if karthik has to be retained in the team he too has to perform as a batsman. That leaves two batting spots sorted out!!!
