Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy

[Basil]

Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy​

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New Delhi: Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been facing criticism for his meandering approach to handling crucial situations in Test matches. Burgeoning clamour for his removal may not attract everyone`s attention, but cannot be dismissed point-blank too.

Here are the five reasons why Dhoni should renounce Test captaincy.

#1: Dhoni has failed to replicate his ODI performances in Test matches. His personal record in Tests is below par. He has only averaged around 39 in this format which becomes worst on foreign turfs. If the captain himself is unable to perform, how can he ask his team mates to outclass the opposition.

#2: The skipper has not been able to end India`s Test losing streak overseas. When India embarks on England tour starting this June for a five-match Test series, the side will be carrying a baggage of not winning a single Test abroad since June 2011.

#3: Dhoni`s age is not on his side. He is already 33and sooner or later Cricket Board will relieve him of this role. Changing of guards, if done now, can be a part of long-term planning and may bear fruits for the team.

#4: India has an alternative in Virat Kohli who has proved himself both at home and abroad. Kohli has come out as a saviour on many occassions in recent tours and is still young. He has six Test hundreds to his name and is currently in outstanding nick. The 25-year-old has in the past successfully led India`s under-19 side and currently he is the skipper of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

#5: Dhoni has an uphill task at hand to defend India`s World Champion`s title next year. More defeats in Test matches can greatly affect his ODI prowess and dent India`s prospects in World Cup 2015. Hence he needs to concentrate on One-day matches and pass the Test baton to someone who is capable.

Dhoni needs to realise that nothing is permanent in this world, even if it is the captain`s job. If he decides early, it will be beneficial, both for the Team and Dhoni himself.

Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy

 

[piinku1]

Another reason-Dhoni has to spend time with his wife so that they can have a baby after years of marriage.

 

[Basil]

Another reason-Dhoni has to spend time with his wife so that they can have a baby after years of marriage.

Good one bro :ROFLlol

 

[Karan rocks]

Another reason-Dhoni has to spend time with his wife so that they can have a baby after years of marriage.

rofl:rofl:rofl

 

[Karan rocks]

Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy​

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New Delhi: Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been facing criticism for his meandering approach to handling crucial situations in Test matches. Burgeoning clamour for his removal may not attract everyone`s attention, but cannot be dismissed point-blank too.

Here are the five reasons why Dhoni should renounce Test captaincy.

#1: Dhoni has failed to replicate his ODI performances in Test matches. His personal record in Tests is below par. He has only averaged around 39 in this format which becomes worst on foreign turfs. If the captain himself is unable to perform, how can he ask his team mates to outclass the opposition.

#2: The skipper has not been able to end India`s Test losing streak overseas. When India embarks on England tour starting this June for a five-match Test series, the side will be carrying a baggage of not winning a single Test abroad since June 2011.

#3: Dhoni`s age is not on his side. He is already 33and sooner or later Cricket Board will relieve him of this role. Changing of guards, if done now, can be a part of long-term planning and may bear fruits for the team.

#4: India has an alternative in Virat Kohli who has proved himself both at home and abroad. Kohli has come out as a saviour on many occassions in recent tours and is still young. He has six Test hundreds to his name and is currently in outstanding nick. The 25-year-old has in the past successfully led India`s under-19 side and currently he is the skipper of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

#5: Dhoni has an uphill task at hand to defend India`s World Champion`s title next year. More defeats in Test matches can greatly affect his ODI prowess and dent India`s prospects in World Cup 2015. Hence he needs to concentrate on One-day matches and pass the Test baton to someone who is capable.

Dhoni needs to realise that nothing is permanent in this world, even if it is the captain`s job. If he decides early, it will be beneficial, both for the Team and Dhoni himself.

Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy

His personal record is below par in test only in abroad not in India or in sub-continent.:no

 

[Srajal Ag]

Another reason-Dhoni has to spend time with his wife so that they can have a baby after years of marriage.

How will giving up captaincy give him extra time to hav babies????? he will still be playing test cricket as a batsmen n will be with team for as much time as he is now after quiting captaincy..

 

[Srajal Ag]

dhoni has serious issues with new ball which is swinging n old ball which is reversing....dhoni often comes either when team is struggling at 50- 5 in intial overs with swinging ball or late in 75 overs when ball is reversing n 5 overs later new ball is taken. ......
another major reason for his low average is he has to bat with the tail n so has to take risks against new ball n then gets out.....

one interesting fact the u guys might not now is that dhoni has the highest %age of caught behind the wicket dismissals in tests ever....this is mainly due to his inability to play swiging balls...

if u guys rem dhoni clearly said that he had to quit once format to prolonge his carrer n play in 2015 wc n that decision he will take in 2013. ....the reason he has not done this thing in my view is continous defeats....once we will win tests i guess dhoni will himself retire from tests... n everyone knows that we need him more in odis n t20 rather than tests...

 

[shawl_who]

How will giving up captaincy give him extra time to hav babies????? he will still be playing test cricket as a batsmen n will be with team for as much time as he is now after quiting captaincy..

Its a known fact that excessive pressure/tensions at workplace ( cricket grnd, in dis case) are core reasons for not-so-happy married life
.... thus affecting production of babies

 

[Srajal Ag]

Re: RE: Five reasons why MS Dhoni should give up Test Captaincy

Its a known fact that excessive pressure/tensions at workplace ( cricket grnd, in dis case) are core reasons for not-so-happy married life
.... thus affecting production of babies

But dhoni is the coolest n the calmest guy on this earth with zero tension..... So there is no relation with captaincy quitting n having babies. ....