The Indian team will play just 13 ODIs before the World Cup 2019 in England. Apart from this ODI series, India plays five ODIs against New Zealand in New Zealand and five against Australia in India, which means Dhoni has just 13 games to regain his lost form before the major event.
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin came up with an interesting statement on this matter as he went to back the veteran up and said that his experience will play a major role at the World Cup. According to him, this could also be the key that will lead India to lift the trophy in the finals.
“I like Dhoni a lot and I feel that he will emerge as India’s No. 1 player in the 2019 World Cup because of his massive experience in this format and we have seen how he has the capability of marshaling the troops from behind the stumps,” Azhar said at India Today Mind Rocks.
Azhar also claimed that Dhoni’s presence will help Virat Kohli as well. Some captaincy areas like making bowling changes, setting up the field etc. are some of the areas where Dhoni holds a great command and can supervise Kohli with the help of his tons of experience.
Apart from Azharuddin, India’s current ODI team vice-captain also expressed the same thoughts during a press conference before the series against Australia where he went on to say that his presence is very important to the dressing room which helps in bringing calmness to the entire team.
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