By: Drcricket7 Staff
MS Dhoni might have stepped down from Indian Cricket Team’s captaincy, but he will still remain India’s vital cog in the days to come. In Rahul Dravid’s words, Dhoni’s experience is invaluable for the Indian team.
Dravid pointed out big tournaments, such as the fast-approaching Champions Trophy, where Dhoni will play a vital role. The Indian team will be defending the title in the eight-team tournament in the United Kingdom.
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“There is no doubt that someone of MS Dhoni’s experience and ability, when playing well, is invaluable to the side,” Dravid said. “That’s the kind of experience and knowledge and ability, under pressure especially.”
“It is not easy to find and not easy to get,” the former Indian captain added. “The question obviously remains that you need to earn your place in the team. And, you need to do it with performances.”
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“So at his best and performing really well, a guy like MS Dhoni is invaluable to India’s one-day team, especially in the big tournaments coming up. But I think that’ll also be decided by his own performances and his own ability.”
“I think now he’ll really be judged on how he performs. Can he hold his place in the side purely in terms of his wicketkeeping and batting. And that’ll be up to him,” he concluded.
India’s Test captain Virat Kohli will take captaincy baton from Dhoni in the upcoming series against England.
