Rohit will fire this time, says confident Dhoni
Dambulla, Aug. 24: Having fallen badly short of expectations here, the Indians cranked it up a notch during their final practice session here on Tuesday. All three departments were given importance as the side made optimum use of the time available going into the knockout game against New Zealand here on Wednesday.
“We have practiced hard for the last two days, had an optional session yesterday and a full session today. The preparation has been very good. Hopefully execution will be good as well,” said M.S. Dhoni on the day.
Two inept efforts with the bat in three games have been a huge disappointment. But the last two days has also given the team a chance to iron out their flaws.
“We had the luxury of having three nets today, one each for the medium pacers and spinners and an extra one for the local net bowlers,” said Dhoni, adding, “The batsmen are trying to work out their plans as to what needs to be done. They are not getting out to rash shots. They are trying to battle through and there are times when you can’t do that.”
Obviously the rest of the world is seeing some other tournament. If India reach a par score of 240, there will have to be contributions up and down the order given the conditions. Team selection has been rigid, but Dhoni is known to back particular players over extended periods. The failure to field specialist off-spinner R. Ashwin is puzzling and Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma may be given yet another chance on Wednesday.
“You have to see the strength and the stability one brings into the side. Jadeja has bowled well in a majority of matches. His batting has dipped but he gives us the option of playing with five bowlers.
“As far Rohit is concerned it’s a tricky situation for him. He has been in and out of the side. I don’t really think is good enough to decide on a player. His fitness has also improved. We are just hoping he comes up with a big knock,” Dhoni said.
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