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Should Dhoni still captain India?
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Arjun
Cricketer Of The Year
Aaron has played, how many, 19 FCs and 19 ODs. Together, that's a little more than the number of games Ishwar Pandey and Rishi Dhawan each have played in FC. Aaron's not played much active cricket to be in shape so soon. Hope they don't lose him.
Back to Dhoni as captain, I feel it's time to move on. He's been at the helm for nearly seven years, so now is a good chance to change. Lack of tournament wins apart, the staggering count of player losses (Irfan, Mishra, Murali Kartik, Gambhir, Umesh, and several ignored Ranji stalwarts, not to mention how Ishant and Rohit have been poorly managed) isn't good. Largely the outcome of Dhoni backing only his preferred players, instead of being impartial and working with the best players the selectors provide him. I'm not even sure he's much of a strategist or tactician- his style of captaincy is only about standing by his friends.
I guess Dhoni has something to offer, maybe as limited-overs captain, but the selectors need to get rid of that club of players he's nurtured, and pick the actual best players in India. And, of course, get rid of Fletcher. Things have gone downhill since he's taken over. I've yet to find anything positive that's been introduced by Fletcher.
Back to Dhoni as captain, I feel it's time to move on. He's been at the helm for nearly seven years, so now is a good chance to change. Lack of tournament wins apart, the staggering count of player losses (Irfan, Mishra, Murali Kartik, Gambhir, Umesh, and several ignored Ranji stalwarts, not to mention how Ishant and Rohit have been poorly managed) isn't good. Largely the outcome of Dhoni backing only his preferred players, instead of being impartial and working with the best players the selectors provide him. I'm not even sure he's much of a strategist or tactician- his style of captaincy is only about standing by his friends.
I guess Dhoni has something to offer, maybe as limited-overs captain, but the selectors need to get rid of that club of players he's nurtured, and pick the actual best players in India. And, of course, get rid of Fletcher. Things have gone downhill since he's taken over. I've yet to find anything positive that's been introduced by Fletcher.
YorksLanka
International Debutant
i hear a lot about Dhoni "backing his players" is this really the case? surely he doesnt have 100% power on the make up of the team, doesnt the team management/coach get involved or is this not the case with the Indian team?
YorksLanka
International Debutant
oic..thanks for the insight..interesting to hear how different teams work..i suppose every captain has those players who he thinks he can always depend on and human nature comes into play..I know when i have captained teams in the years its the same- yes i know there is a huge difference between captaining a country and a club team but i think the principle will be the same..i have to say i think he is a fatnastic player btw-cant comment on his captaining skills as its not my team, but he is mr iceman..