“I like to finish the job” – MS Dhoni – Cricket News Update
Following his match-saving performance against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 defended his decisions on how and when to finish games.
Chasing 237, the wicket-keeper batsman found himself charged with the nerve-wracking responsibility to get four runs off Lasith Malinga's last ball of the match, a challenge he met more than half-way, scoring 3 runs off a shot over extra cover – helping
his side to salvage a draw.
Dhoni’s tendency to stretch matches till the last over had previously been criticized by teammate, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447, who stated, after India’s last over win against Australia on Feb 12, that the skipper’s decision to delay the finish till the last over was
bewildering, and puts far too much pressure on the team.
However, the Men in Blue leader stood by his decisions, saying he enjoys the responsibility of finishing the game.
"I am not in a hurry to finish the game in the 47th or 48th over. I am happy, if I can do it in the 50th over. I don't have the luxury of batsmen behind me. I like to finish the job."
Speaking about his batting position at number 6, the skipper explained that it is tough, because there weren’t too many batsmen after him whom he could rely on.
"What's important is to stay there. I looked to stay till the end because while batting at the No 6 position you know there aren't too many batsmen after you," he said. "If you have a decent partnership you can http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364 was
one of the few batsmen who could bat consistently at number 6.
The right-hander further clarified that it was all a matter of perspectives.
"It's different with individuals. Some like to finish early, take risk and finish it off. It's difficult to play big shots (on big grounds). When you go for it, it really has to pay off," he explained.
Dhoni’s cool-headedness and ability to keep his nerve under pressure has earned him the reputation as one of the most accomplished finishers in limited-overs matches.
While his last performance was enough to save his side from defeat, the Indians will most certainly be banking on a win when they take on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 at the Gabba on February 19.
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