MS Dhoni Lacked Positive Intent While Batting Against Afghanistan, Said Sachin. Do You Agree?

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    • Publish Date: Jun 25 2019 3:08PM
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    • Updated Date: Jun 25 2019 3:08PM
MS Dhoni Lacked Positive Intent While Batting Against Afghanistan, Said Sachin. Do You Agree?

Sachin Tendulkar was left disappointed by India's slow batting display against Afghanistan and said the middle-order batsmen, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav, lacked positive intent during their tense World Cup clash in Southampton.

India's famed middle-order failed to counter the Afghanistan spinners as the Gulbadin Naib-led side restricted the two-time champions to a below-par 224 for eight.

"I felt slightly disappointed, it could have been much better. I was also not happy with the partnership between Kedar and Dhoni, it was very slow. We batted 34 overs of spin bowling and scored 119 runs. This was one area where we didn't look comfortable at all. There was no positive intent," Tendulkar told 'India Today'.

Dhoni (24 off 36 balls) and Jadhav (31 off 48) added 57 runs off 84 balls for the fifth wicket, thus slowing down the proceedings considerably in the middle overs.

"There were more than 2-3 dot balls. After Virat got out in the 38th over and till the 45th over we hadn't scored many runs. There were not enough outings for the middle order batsmen till now and that put pressure on them. But the intent could have been much better by the middle order batsmen," Tendulkar said.

This was the first time India's top-order failed in the tournament although skipper Virat Kohli scored 67.

Tendulkar hinted that senior player Dhoni should have taken charge as Jadhav's batting was hardly tested in the tournament. The Maharashtra batsman had faced just eight balls (against Pakistan) in the only tournament before the encounter against Afghanistan.

"Kedar Jadhav was under pressure, he had not had an outing up until now. He needed someone to take charge of the situation early on but that did not happen.

"Both Kedar and Dhoni were not able to play at the required strike rate that they would have wanted. Those in-between overs could have been better and that is why Kedar was under a bit of pressure," Tendulkar said.  

Comments

Sahana Pericherla Meridian School Kukatpally

Yes, Sachin was correct about Dhoni and Jadhav because most of the people think that they both are strong players but their batting disappointed most of the people. Not only Dhoni and Madhav but India''s match with Afghanistan itself was not so strong. India''s batting ended at just 223 runs.

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

Atharva Vaidya Akshara International School

I feel MS Dhoni is doing his part in the world cup. Ever since he has joined the Indian team, the team has been stronger that ever. Dhoni has won more matches as captain than Sachin Tendulkar when he was captain. He comes, maintains wickets, and adds loads of pressure to the opposing team. His tactics have helped the Indian team more than ever. He is there as a finisher, so he should play last 8-10 overs(not the middle overs). Therefore, Sachin Tendulkar should not post any comments on Dhoni!

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