STRENGTHS:
One of the best captains the game has ever seen. MS Dhoni can inspire, perform and think out of the box to surprise opponents. He will be well aided by Stephen Fleming, who is a player-cum coach. Hayden, Raina, Dhoni and Badrinath form the batting core with Andrew Flintoff, Jacob Oram and Albie Morkel giving them the all-round option. Add Ntini, Murali and Balaji’s bowling and you have a balanced team.
WEAKNESSES:
Doubts over Flintoff and Oram’s fitness levels as both have suffered major injuries. Flintoff’s limited availability (two weeks) will also affect the team balance for later clashes.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Chance for Dhoni to assert himself by playing higher in the batting order. For the likes of Raina, it’s a chance to impress selectors and get picked for World T20.
THREATS:
Lack of leadership options if something goes wrong with Dhoni. With Hussey (possibly one candidate for captaincy) not playing, Fleming might have to do a Warne if Dhoni is unfit.
Owner: N. Srinivasan (businessman and BCCI secretary)
Coach-player: Stephen Fleming (NZ)
Captain: MS Dhoni (IND)
Foreign players: Albie Morkel (RSA), Andrew Flintoff (ENG), George Bailey (AUS), Makhaya Ntini (RSA), Matthew Hayden (AUS), Muttiah Muralitharan (SRI), Stephen Fleming (NZL), Thilan Thushara (SRI).
India stars: MS Dhoni, L Balaji, M Vijay, Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina.
One of the best captains the game has ever seen. MS Dhoni can inspire, perform and think out of the box to surprise opponents. He will be well aided by Stephen Fleming, who is a player-cum coach. Hayden, Raina, Dhoni and Badrinath form the batting core with Andrew Flintoff, Jacob Oram and Albie Morkel giving them the all-round option. Add Ntini, Murali and Balaji’s bowling and you have a balanced team.
WEAKNESSES:
Doubts over Flintoff and Oram’s fitness levels as both have suffered major injuries. Flintoff’s limited availability (two weeks) will also affect the team balance for later clashes.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Chance for Dhoni to assert himself by playing higher in the batting order. For the likes of Raina, it’s a chance to impress selectors and get picked for World T20.
THREATS:
Lack of leadership options if something goes wrong with Dhoni. With Hussey (possibly one candidate for captaincy) not playing, Fleming might have to do a Warne if Dhoni is unfit.
Owner: N. Srinivasan (businessman and BCCI secretary)
Coach-player: Stephen Fleming (NZ)
Captain: MS Dhoni (IND)
Foreign players: Albie Morkel (RSA), Andrew Flintoff (ENG), George Bailey (AUS), Makhaya Ntini (RSA), Matthew Hayden (AUS), Muttiah Muralitharan (SRI), Stephen Fleming (NZL), Thilan Thushara (SRI).
India stars: MS Dhoni, L Balaji, M Vijay, Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina.
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