Lot is being said and written about the way Mahendra Singh Dhoni is batting in the past few months. People are not stopping from criticising Dhoni and his ‘approach’ towards using his willow.
These are the same people who used to go bonkers over the man’s batting skills and approach earlier. They seem to have made an agenda to ‘pressurise’ Mahi take the eventual call (of quitting). Considered as one of the best finishers in the game, this Gentleman has given India some of the memorable victories which we cricket lovers will cherish for life.
From inaugural T20 World Cup title to 2011 World Cup after a gap of 28 years to Champions Trophy to many series wins, he has given us all with his brilliant captaincy and never-say-die attitude. Now since he is approaching the fag end of his career, why this hullabaloo about this batting style and approach?
He has been a true leader and always put team’s interest ahead of his personal goals. He always took some bold decisions which paid rich dividends. Some people have started a ‘campaign’ to malign his reputation. This is not new to Indian cricket. We have seen such malicious tactics in the past when people used their ‘freedom of expression’ to lodge verbal attacks on those who gave their blood and sweat for the Indian cricket.
Even the legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Mohd Azharuddin and others had to phase similar criticism at the end of their illustrious careers. And the best part is these critics use the language that ‘hurts’ a lot and completely ruins the reputation of the greats. Mahi seems to be going the similar way. The outspoken critics are leaving no stone unturned to pressurise MS take the eventual call of hanging his boots and putting his bat down. He has already ‘obliged’ them by quitting the longest form of the game. And now these people want his head in other formats too. This besides the man proving his fitness again and again by completing the yo yo test with high points. This test seems to be the highest fitness criteria for any cricketer to be eligible to represent the country.
The point here is why are we indulging in such antics? Let the man enjoy his game as long as he wants. His contributions have been exemplary and difficult for future players or captains to match. Known for taking some bold and surprising decisions, Mahi will himself say goodbye when he feels its time. Till then, let the guy play his favourite shots that made him famous. That’s the way Mahi, go on. We want you to continue entertaining and amusing us with your helicopter shot.
These are the same people who used to go bonkers over the man’s batting skills and approach earlier. They seem to have made an agenda to ‘pressurise’ Mahi take the eventual call (of quitting). Considered as one of the best finishers in the game, this Gentleman has given India some of the memorable victories which we cricket lovers will cherish for life.
From inaugural T20 World Cup title to 2011 World Cup after a gap of 28 years to Champions Trophy to many series wins, he has given us all with his brilliant captaincy and never-say-die attitude. Now since he is approaching the fag end of his career, why this hullabaloo about this batting style and approach?
He has been a true leader and always put team’s interest ahead of his personal goals. He always took some bold decisions which paid rich dividends. Some people have started a ‘campaign’ to malign his reputation. This is not new to Indian cricket. We have seen such malicious tactics in the past when people used their ‘freedom of expression’ to lodge verbal attacks on those who gave their blood and sweat for the Indian cricket.
Even the legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Mohd Azharuddin and others had to phase similar criticism at the end of their illustrious careers. And the best part is these critics use the language that ‘hurts’ a lot and completely ruins the reputation of the greats. Mahi seems to be going the similar way. The outspoken critics are leaving no stone unturned to pressurise MS take the eventual call of hanging his boots and putting his bat down. He has already ‘obliged’ them by quitting the longest form of the game. And now these people want his head in other formats too. This besides the man proving his fitness again and again by completing the yo yo test with high points. This test seems to be the highest fitness criteria for any cricketer to be eligible to represent the country.
The point here is why are we indulging in such antics? Let the man enjoy his game as long as he wants. His contributions have been exemplary and difficult for future players or captains to match. Known for taking some bold and surprising decisions, Mahi will himself say goodbye when he feels its time. Till then, let the guy play his favourite shots that made him famous. That’s the way Mahi, go on. We want you to continue entertaining and amusing us with your helicopter shot.
Good analysis. Seems you have not lost your touch.😀 But somehow I have lost respect since the CK fiasco.
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