MS Dhoni thinks handling pressure is the key to success in international cricket – Cricket News
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Champions Trophy 2013 and believes that the key to success at the highest stage of the game is to learn to deal with pressure situations.
The Men in Blue lost the toss in the all-important encounter and were asked to bat first in the match that was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 scored 129 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs,
with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RA-Jadeja-c2238 helping their side with timely cameos.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228 shined with the ball and picked up a couple of wickets each to
help their team’s cause.
While expressing his views in the post-match presentation ceremony, the Indian skipper said that the pitch was assisting the bowlers, which was the reason why he did not set a very high target for his side in the first innings.
The wicketkeeper/batsman was all praise for his bowlers and said that they held their nerves under pressure.
"When we were batting I just said get close to 130. The shower helped us because the ball was gripping later on. I knew the two-overs of Powerplay were crucial,” said the Indian skipper. “I wanted to make them slog off the spinners.
They all handled the pressure really well, in international cricket people talk about technique but it's the ones that deal with the pressure."
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Dhawan-c2392, the left-handed opening batsman, was named as the Player of the Series for performing exceptionally well with the bat. He is delighted to have helped his country win the mega event.
"I'd dreamt of this, I'm really happy with it. The bouncy tracks suit my game. It makes it more special because I was out of the side for a few years," said the opening batsman.
India’s next assignment in international cricket is the triangular series in the Caribbean, which include http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
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