Captain of Team India, MS Dhoni on Wednesday said that it is difficult to win the matches with part-timers and team India must need a genuine all-rounder as per the changed rules in ODIs.
Meanwhile, team India will take on rivals Pakistan in the 2nd ODI played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in a day/night match, and start from 12 noon.
MS Dhoni said new rules state that five players to remain inside the circle for complete 50 overs and this is a big problem when you are going with part-timers.
MS Dhoni said, “We are used to play with part-timers. Now it’s difficult for part-timers to bowl with five players inside the circle. If there’s dew, then you don’t get turns as well. It becomes more difficult.”
Dhoni was sharing his views with media a day before the 2nd ODI against Pakistan in Kolkata, he said, “With the new rules, you’ve to assess whether six batsmen are enough or seven. It’s very difficult to play with the part-timers and expect them to bowl 10 overs.”
Dhoni added, “What we’re looking at is somebody who can fill in the gap — a genuine all-rounder to bring in the balance in the side. Lower order contribution is also very important especially when you’re chasing.”
Further, Indian captain said that new rules allow batsman to scores big runs in the game. He said, “Once five fielders are inside, there’s tendency to look for big shots which will often fetch wickets. So it’s important to treat the deliveries as it comes on their merit without looking for a very big score.”
“Earlier it was important to get as many runs possible in the three Power Plays. But with the new rules, you’ve five players inside throughout, which means if you’re set then there are very good chances to get good runs. It’s about being in good form and playing as many overs as possible,” Dhoni said.
He said, “In the last game, we saw if you’ve wickets in hand and if your main batsmen are still there, then you can get a lot of runs. You’ll have to keep wickets in hand and treat every ball as it comes without thinking too much ahead.”
