Rohit and Kohli’s return to form a matter of 25-30 deliveries: Nayar
India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, however, thinks that the duo’s return to their best is a matter of regaining confidence and composure in the initial phase of their innings.
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is popularly known as ‘Captain Cool’ for his calm demeanour on the cricket pitch, shouted at young pacer Khaleel Ahmed during the second One Day International (ODI) match against Australia at the Adelaide ground.
The incident took place during the drinks break when India’s Dinesh Karthik was at the crease along with MS Dhoni. Khaleel, in a hurry to provide drinks to the duo, ran on the pitch. Dhoni immediately blasted him and instructed him to avoid stepping on the pitch.
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Here is the video of the incident:
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Khaleel deserved this bashing from Dhoni. Absolutely lethargic display by Khaleel Ahmed on field. What an innings by MSD.👏🏼 #INDvAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/uQOCJxfSq6
— Ankit Bera (@Ankit_Bera) January 15, 2019
Meanwhile, riding on Virat Kohli’s century, MS Dhoni’s fifty and a flying finish from Dinesh Karthik, Team India levelled the three-match ODI series against Australia 1-1.
Speaking at the end of the second ODI, a delighted Indian skipper heaped praises on MS Dhoni. “There is no doubt that he should be a part of this team. Tonight was MS classic. He calculates the game so well. He takes the game till the end when only he knows what’s going on in his mind, and he backs himself to hit those big shots at the end,” Kohli said.
The next match of the tournament will be played on Friday, 18 January at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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