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SPORT IND DHONI 2
Dhoni also said that Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were
gradually growing into world's best opening pair.
"There can be arguments on this but I feel that Viru
(Sehwag) and Guati (Gambhir) are shaping up as the best
opening pair in the world. They have given strong starts many
a times. That is very important in Test matches in
sub-continental pitches," he said.
"They have left-right combination and rotate the strike
and singles are very important in Test cricket. They are
different players but complement each other.
"Sehwag would try to hit early to put pressure on the
bowlers. Gambhir would wait for a while though he would play
shot if the ball comes at his areas. If Sehwag fires pressure
is reduced on Gambhir," he said.
With his 116 in Chittagong in the first match, Gambhir
became only the fourth cricketer in the world to have scored
five tons in five consecutive Tests and Dhoni said if the
spunky opener gets another hundred it would be a memorable
moment for the team.
"I hope Gauti scores a century and that would be a proud
moment for himself and for the team," he said.
Dhoni did not reveal the team composition for Sunday's
match but said he himself and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh are
fit to play while VVS Laxman has been ruled out. More PTI
gradually growing into world's best opening pair.
"There can be arguments on this but I feel that Viru
(Sehwag) and Guati (Gambhir) are shaping up as the best
opening pair in the world. They have given strong starts many
a times. That is very important in Test matches in
sub-continental pitches," he said.
"They have left-right combination and rotate the strike
and singles are very important in Test cricket. They are
different players but complement each other.
"Sehwag would try to hit early to put pressure on the
bowlers. Gambhir would wait for a while though he would play
shot if the ball comes at his areas. If Sehwag fires pressure
is reduced on Gambhir," he said.
With his 116 in Chittagong in the first match, Gambhir
became only the fourth cricketer in the world to have scored
five tons in five consecutive Tests and Dhoni said if the
spunky opener gets another hundred it would be a memorable
moment for the team.
"I hope Gauti scores a century and that would be a proud
moment for himself and for the team," he said.
Dhoni did not reveal the team composition for Sunday's
match but said he himself and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh are
fit to play while VVS Laxman has been ruled out. More PTI