MS Dhoni is remarkable. His destiny is powerful. His soaring imagination will cause him to support projects that seem unfeasible and then surprises and confuses everyone by showing that they are indeed feasible. The key to achieve the impossible is their rare combination of imagination and fierce determination.
The greatest challenge for him is dealing with criticism or rejection, the way forward for him is to take on board what is being said and learn from it. Criticism and rejection are simply stepping stones on the way to success.
He has to toughen up emotionally become more objective and realistic in his approach to the game play. He is truly ingenious and creative.
His luck maker is when he confronts something bigger and tougher than him the tough gets going if he trusts his intuitions he is in for a bigger role and happenings in life.
His Power Thought ‘”From now on I will look at every obstacle as an opportunity.”
#Zim vs #Ind, #EdenPark, #Auckland #SureshRaina and #MSDhoni's record partnership stand ensured India overcame initial hiccups to chase a competitive 288 vs Zimbabwe in a Pool B match at #CWC15 At 92 for 4, they were in serous trouble and an upset threat loomed large. This is where #MSDhoni has transformed this India team into believing they can come back from any situation. This is the power and belief of this man. And to top it all, he shows how it is to be done! Raina and Dhoni battled initial nerves and tests thrown by the Zimbabwean bowlers at them. Once in, they dug in and went about chasing down the required target in a clinical fashion with an over to spare. Along the way, Raina collected his first World Cup ton. A great memory this. Dhoni was his usual self. Restrained and mature all throughout before exploding towards the end. Raina's 110* meant he took the Man of the Match award ahead of #BrendanTaylor, whose innings was once in a lifetime stuff. #LIVE #SCORE Zim: 287 all out, 49 overs Ind: 288 for 4, 48.4 overs Man of the Match: Suresh Raina India now move on to the #MCG to play their quarter final match against the in-form and spirited #Bangladesh outfit raring to go. They will need to get their bearings right for that one because in the knockouts you don't have second chances! Powered by: http://www.whowillwinthecup.com
#MSDhoni has pulled a rabbit out the hat once again! This time in a crunch run chase vs #WestIndies at #WACA, #Perth in the ongoing #CWC15. Wobbling at 107 for 5 and needing 75 runs to win with the untested lower order with him, he once again showed why he is the most feared and respected batsman in run chases. The calmness and methodology implemented seems to win him games as if it was a foregone conclusion! It may be tight run chase with run pressure (v Aus at the Gabba in 2011, v Sri Lanka at Jamaica in a tri series final in 2013 and so many games) or it may be a dogged run chase (like today), he has the tools and mindset for them all... seldom does he fall short of the winning total. He is always there at the end either hitting the winning runs or helping his partner hit them. Its just extraordinary. A genius ability really to be able to do it over and over.... There have been some great finishers in the past including #MichaelBevan, #JavedMiandad and #LanceKluesner (these names just came to my mind .. a few more are in that list) but the regularity with which Dhoni pulls India out of these situations is exemplary. Also shows India's top order issues to handle pressure situations in second innings of a one day match. To add to that he has to handle captaincy and Indian media that seems to tear into its captain at every single opportunity. Hats off #MS, a true modern great in ODIs. Powered by: http://www.whowillwinthecup.com
#WestIndies v #India, #WACA, #Perth 6th Mar 2015 How many times has he done it? How many more times will he have to do it for India? The extraordinary genius of #MSDhoni in a troubled #runchase came to the fore yet again as he "coolly" crossed the winning line v West Indies in a Pool B match today. Chasing a modest target of 182, (after the bowlers had decimated the Windies batting earlier in the day), the Indians were at the receiving end for the first time in this tournament. They looked wobbly against genuine pace and bounce that #WACA had to offer to the Windies pace battery. #JeromeTaylor was superb, #KemarRoach was pacy, #JasonHolder nippy and #AndreRussell nagging to throw a great challenge at this strong batting lineup.
#ShikharDhawan and #RohitSharma were out to outswinging beauties by Taylor #ViratKohli tried to pull a bouncy delivery and spooned a catch to long leg #SureshRaina's woes with the rising delivery continued while #RavindraJadeja too was claimed by the extra bounce on a lively Perth track. What looked like a walk in the park considering form of these Indian batsmen, it was a major setback for them in seaming conditions and warning that if they dont tighten up, they could be in for some rude shocks ahead in the tournament. At a tricky 134 for 6 and still 50 odd runs away from the target, it needed someone with a cool head to steer the ship home. And who better than "Mr. Cool" himself to step up to the occasion. His demeanor at the crease, ability to analyze situations and skills to execute percentage plans is exemplary and was on show here. He guided young #RaviAshwin through an invaluable partnership to guide India through to a 4 wicket win. Fortunately, there was no run pressure so both could take their time completing their desired goal. Whatever the case #MS is too good to plan and implement runchases and there are amazing examples where he's won many a game for India from seemingly hopeless causes. Final #LIVE #Cricket #Score WI - 182 All out India - 185 for 6 (39.1 overs) Man of the Match: #MohamadShami for this 3 wickets earlier in the day that started the Windies' slide. Powered By: http://www.whowillwinthecup.com
#WestIndies v #India , #WACA, #Perth West Indies bowlers have struck baack and how? With their backs against the proverbial wall, the seam bowlers have come hard at India and reaped dividends for their discipline, pace and bounce. Going in with all quicks against this India batting line up on a lively pitch like #WACA seems to be have been a thought-out decision. All wickets to fall so far have been due to bounce or pace off the wicket. First two to go were beauties in swing bowling. Pitched on the stump and swung away late taking the edges behind the stumps. #ShikharDhawan was claimed by #DarrenSammy in the second slip while #RohitSharma was caught behind by #DeneshRamdin. #JeromeTaylor the bowler on both occasions. Next to go was #ViratKohli trying to pull a bouncing #AndreRussell delivery and spooning a simple catch at long leg. Bounce undid him as with some of the WI top order batsmen. #AjinkyaRahane's patient vigil at the crease was undone by a superfast delivery by #KemarRoach. The edge flew to the #wicket-keeper. Rahane reviewed the OUT decision and after several camera angles and inconclusive evidence, the third umpire decided to uphold the umpire's decision. #SureshRaina and his inability to face the bouncing delivery was exposed yet again when he tried to slap a innocuous delivery from #DwayneSmith and edged it behind. #Live #Cricket #Score: India - 109 for 5 in 23.3 overs. Skipper #MSDhoni will be India's biggest hope to drive them home from this precarious position. He has #RavindraJadeja and the bowlers to cross the line. The only plus for them is they dont have any run pressure so they can bide their time. Kudos to WI for this fightback. Yet again in this world cup, the sub 200 totals are becoming a headache for teams chasing! Wonderful atmosphere at the #WACA. Cracking game in the offing.... Powered by: http://www.whowillwinthecup.com
#WestIndies v #India , #WACA, #Perth 6th Mar 2015 West Indies captain #JasonHolder won the toss and elected to bat first on flat WACA pitch v India. This game is extremely crucial from Windies point of view. They need to beat India to remain in hunt for that Quarterfinal berth from Pool B. A loss will make it really tough for them but the group becomes really exiting in that case with Pakistan, Ireland and an outside Zimbabwe waiting to pounce on an opportunity. India on the other hand would like to maintain their unbeaten record and top Pool B. This will ensure they will face either England or Bangladesh in their quarterfinal game (in all probability). #MSDhoni mentioned he was happy to chase at the WACA because the wicket would play even throughout. Windies have brought in #KemarRoach to bolster their speed attack and going without any spinner! Thats very surprising but seems to be their strategy to unsettle India's batting through pace and bounce. Powered by: http://www.whowillwinthecup.com
The biggest game in Pool B is about to get underway.
India have won the toss and elected to bat first on a hot #Melbourne afternoon.
#MSDhoni - Runs on the board in a big game. Playing with the same team that played against #Pak.
#ABDevilliers - Would have liked to bat first as well. We'll try to put pressure upfront.
Champions of #India's Historic win against #Pakistan at #Adelaide #CWC 2015
#Shikhar Dhawan - set the foundation with a un-Dhawan like innings - risk free and lot of patience. My man of the match really.
#Virat Kohli - got back into form and took to the Pak bowlers with usual disdain and touch of arrogance. Did most of the two chances he got.
#Suresh Raina - capitalized brilliantly on a solid platform and took the game away from Pak with his power hitting
#MS Dhoni - marshalled his troops well in this crunch game and on back of a some poor cricket over last three months. Press, media and supporters, including me, were gunning for his throat. His personal form is still a worry but this CWC needs Dhoni more as India captain than batsman.
In a few hours from now, the biggest game of the competition (in terms of traditional rivalry and passion) gets underway at the Adelaide Oval in a Day/Night fixture.
#INDIA v #PAKISTAN
The sub continent giants collide very early in the tournament and am sure that will ignite, rather explode into a gala event!
India has never lost to Pakistan in a #CWC game.
See stats here...
On form Pakistan look a better side than India.
But, the occasion is such that its more about mental skills than cricketing ones that would decide the eventual winner. #MSDhoni holds an edge over his counterpart #MisbahUlHaq in that department.
All in all an exciting prospect and look forward to a great game of cricket.
Best of luck to both teams
Checked out the wonderful Ad above? Am sure all of Pak will be as frustrated as the guy shown ...
In all world cup editions till date where Pak have faced Ind, they have been on the losing side. Amazingly, all those losses have been pretty one sided.
1992 - by 30+ runs at Sydney (league match, Pak went on to win the World Cup then)
1996 - by 50+ runs at Bengaluru (quarter final - knockout game)
1999 - by 40+ runs at Manchester (super sixes match, Pak reached finals of the World Cup then)
2003 - by 6 wickets at Jo'burg
2011 - by 40+ runs at Mohali (semi final - knockout game)
2015 - WHO WILL WIN? - at Adelaide (league match)
Clear indicator they seem to be under pressure against India at the biggest stage of cricket.
So, how is it about to change?
Will Pak beat Ind at Adelaide?
If we were to go by law of averages - it is long over due.
24 years without winning against Ind will hurt surely...
Here are some reasons to think why Pak will emerge victorious at the Adelaide Oval on 15th Feb '15:
- Australian pitches are about bowling strengths than batting. Although AO is a belter of a track and one of the best pitches for batting in Australia, the natural bounce and swing should suit the Pak bowling (much much superior than the pedestrian Ind bowling at the moment)
- Ind is in a hopeless situation at the moment in all departments - bowling and batting (fielding exempted because their fielders don't get enough runs to defend anyway). This is the best time for Pak to capitalize and deal a blow on their already low confidence.
- Ind has been sledging all the way in Australia without focusing on cricket. Clearly distracted. Pak on the other hand seem to be focused on the game. Although they are finding it a bit tough in NZ, they seem more zoned in on the job.
- They can exploit weaknesses in the Indian batting big time .. get through Kohli, Rahane and Dhoni and the rest will take care of itself. The same does not apply to India's bowling woefully struggling to get a few wickets eveyr game. Pak batsman can (although weaker of the two teams) target that and make up for loss of superstar value!
Lets see how it goes? because don't think Pak will get a better opportunity to strike early, strike dearly at Ind in a World Cup match. If they meet again later in the tournament in knock-out stages (it has never happened before) then I will back India to win that game. If India reach knockouts, they will be a completely different outfit to negotiate. That man Dhoni has ability and mastery of setting up "big games" psychologically and winning them.
Go Pak grab your chance! Team India ... watch out if you need to keep your 100% record intact!
Ind meet Pak at the Adelaide Oval in the Pool B opening match on 15th Feb.
Match starts 8:50 am India time, 9:20 am Pakistan time.
We're nearing the end of the first innings of the virtual semi final between England and India at #WACA, Perth in the on going CarltonMid TriSeries. India have batted poorly yet again and may be closing in on a meagre score of about 200 (it reads 194 for 9 in 47.4 overs as I write this blog piece) #StevenFinn once again the damager-in-chief with 3 wickets supported well by Anderson, Moeen Ali and Woakes. For a change ... the Indian openers gave a solid start :) (Rahane and Dhawan) 80 odd in 20 overs. Cautious but solid. With wickets in hand, the charge would definitely on. However, it seems the other batsman had decided to undo all the good work by collapsing like nine pins once the initial partnership was broken. Kohli still playing at 3 (inspite of all the hoo-hah about him moving to 4 to add stability in the frail middle order) isn't doing much (he hasn't been able to carry his test form to one dayers unlike Steven Smith for Aus) Raina, Rayudu, Jadeja, Binny - will they be able to do much on these Australian pitches in the world cup? nothing on show today suggested that's going to happen. Other teams in Pool B are merrily watching this Indian team disintegrate. More so the Pakistanis who are their first opponent in the WC Pool B opener at Adelaide Oval on 15th Feb. MSD looks painfully out of sorts - batting wise (well ...) and mind wise (this was supposedly his best strength until a few months ago). Unless he really has some ace up his sleeve, he can safely pass on the World Cup to another team in two months time. Will be back shortly with the Eng reply. Batsmen have failed miserably. The bowlers haven't even started showing any fight yet on this tour. Tough days ahead for Team India. A conspiracy theory could be - England were deliberately scheduled to play India at Brisbane and Perth (two of the fastest and bounciest tracks in Australia) to deflate their confidence going into the World Cup. Another theory is that MSD is practicing batting first in all these games to test his bowlers defending a total. LOL ... bowlers will be the perfect scapegoats and batsmen will hide the ignominy of elimination from the cup under that pretext.
