Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina make clear how the world noticed the delivery of the ‘Dhoni Assessment System’ throughout their 2013 Champions Trophy successful marketing campaign. India’s 2013 Champions Trophy win noticed them comprehensively outclass the perfect groups en path to an unbeaten match triumph. Their second recreation in opposition to the West Indies showcased their dominance in all elements, as India secured an eight-wicket victory over a harmful opponent. On a particular episode of JioHotstar’s The Suresh Raina Expertise: Champions Trophy Particular, Raina highlighted MS Dhoni’s tactical brilliance in managing bowling innings, emphasising how the wicket-keeper batter maximized the group’s success with correct DRS calls, an aggressive discipline setup, and daring selections.
“The Oval is a batting-friendly floor. However if you happen to contemplate the climate in Wales, it’s good to search for on the skies in addition to down on the pitch. That is the place the Dhoni Assessment System began. Each DRS he known as was right,” Raina remarked.
“Have a look at him behind the stumps, taking catches. The most effective half was his attacking discipline placements,” Raina added. “Virat Kohli was within the slips, Ashwin was at leg slip, and Dhoni was behind the stumps. He knew construct stress. This was the rise of T20 cricket, the place gamers have been at all times seeking to assault. His masterstroke was bringing in spinners and difficult them to assault.”
The bowling masterclass by Ravindra Jadeja in that match didn’t go unnoticed by Raina, who marvelled at his teammate’s brilliance in returning figures of 5-36.
“Jadeja and Ashwin bowled exceptionally nicely. Dhoni knew that the opposition would attempt to tackle the spinners. That is his astute management, however I’ve to reward Ravi Jadeja’s glorious bowling. He saved it on the stumps and have become a distinct sort of all-rounder.
“Jadeja was in prime kind that 12 months throughout codecs. If the wicket was dry, he turned much more deadly,” Raina continued. “He may bowl with tempo, and batters could not react in time. He was additionally extremely correct. He bowled quick spin, straight deliveries, and MS knew that if Jaddu may goal the stumps for 35-40 deliveries out of 60, he would take 5 wickets,” Raina stated.
That match additionally noticed Indian batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Raina himself stepping in to bowl each time the captain deemed it vital. Raina mentioned Kohli’s contributions with the ball on this match whereas crediting Dhoni’s management.
“Virat is a high quality batter, however he loved bowling lots till he developed again tightness. In case you’re a sluggish medium pacer, it is enjoyable to bowl in England. Virat knew he may contribute 3-4 overs. It’s a must to credit score MS Dhoni right here as a captain. He knew extract overs from part-time bowlers: ‘Virat, come right here. Rohit, come right here. Raina, come right here.’ That is 10 overs proper there.”
He additional defined how Dhoni and the administration on the time ensured that non-specialist bowlers have been at all times able to contribute, complementing the group’s core bowling assault. “You had 5 frontline bowlers: Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja. After that, what choices did you will have? Virat may bowl three overs, Rohit may bowl two, and I may bowl one or three. Dhoni had this further edge – he created an ideal steadiness, which wasn’t straightforward to do.”
The Rohit Sharma-led facet will start their Champions Trophy marketing campaign in opposition to Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20.
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