Vizag ODI: India v New Zealand, 5th ODI, Vizag: MS Dhoni slogs it out ahead of series decider | New Zealand in India 2016 News
Dhoni during a practice session in Vishakhapatnam. (AP Photo) VISAKHAPATNAM: The main focus at the Dr YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium practice arena was on India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was seen taking tennis ball throwdowns, to get used to the bounce of the pitch on the eve of the series-deciding fifth and final game against New Zealand on Saturday. After that Dhoni faced the conventional white ball and practised his trademark shots in a lengthy session at the nets. A fit-again pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the last ODI in Ranchi, bowled with vigour as eight Indian players turned up for the optional practice session. The weather remained bright and sunny, clearing any apprehension of a downpour due to cyclone Kyant, which has subsided. Head coach Anil Kumble engaged in a long one-on-one session with Kedar Jadhav, who has stunned many with his exploits, picking up six wickets from four matches. The series poised at 2-2, India’s other top-order batsmen — Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli — stayed away from the nets. Included in place of Bumrah in the last one-day international, Dhawal Kulkarni bowled full and lacked control in Ranchi, conceding 8.42 runs per over for his 1/57 as New Zealand got off to a splendid start. With Bumrah looking fit, he may be brought back into the playing XI on Saturday. Source link
TENSE TIMES: Chief selector MSK Prasad (right), skipper MS Dhoni (centre) and coach Anil Kumble indulge in an intense discussion on the eve of the fifth ODI at Vizag. (AFP Photo) VISAKHAPATNAM: The roller-coaster ODI series is all set to have a landfall in the City of Destiny on Saturday…
India captain MS Dhoni with Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo) VISAKHAPATNAM: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership as well as finishing skills will be put through a stern test when an inconsistent India take on a rejuvenated New Zealand in the series-deciding fifth and final cricket ODI, here on Saturday.ALSO READ: Dhoni needs…
It appears this could be MS Dhoni's final match at the ground where he made his mark as an international cricketer. (TOI Photo) April 5, 2005. A date that holds a very special place in Indian cricket history. On this day at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of…
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