Dhoni may go as T20,ODI captain!

[Aaku]

KOLKATA: He's had a six-year honeymoon since his international debut in 2004, been hailed as 'Captain Cool' and led India to the inaugural T20 World Cup title and the No 1 ranking in Tests. But Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be about to suffer the first major setback of his career. With India failing to win a single Super 8 match in two straight T20 World Cups, there is talk of replacing Dhoni with Virender Sehwag as captain in both one-dayers and T20. It is possible that India will have a new captain as early as next month when the selectors name the squad for Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. While Sehwag seems the front-runner for the top job, Dhoni will continue to lead the team in Tests, where India is No 1 in ICC rankings. There is apparently a section within the BCCI, which wants Dhoni to be retained even as ODI and T20 skipper due to his track-record, but the selectors seem to be ready to seek a change of guard. The series of "blunders" by Dhoni in team selection, batting order and tactics are likely to be held against him. His blaming of late-night IPL parties has also not gone down well with the powers that be. MS Dhoni, who has an imperious track record as captain, may be about to pay the price for two successive failures in the World T20 tournament. Also, his blaming of late-night IPL parties too has not gone down too well with the BCCI. Sources say a change of guard is imminent, with Virender Sehwag favourites for the top job in One-dayers and T20 Internationals with Dhoni retaining his Test captaincy. In fact, some insiders say that the change of guard is aimed at achieving two objectives — one, signalling the BCCI's deep displeasure with Dhoni for speaking "out of turn", and two, deflecting attention from the BCCI which can't be absolved of blame for its failure to prepare the team. What's making it easier for the administrators to seriously think of axing Dhoni is his below-average form. His tendency to frequently promote himself in the batting order has apparently led to murmurs amongst batsmen who find themselves being constantly shunted up and down the order. Those claiming to know the selectors' also point out 'shortcomings' like Dhoni's inability these days to come up with his trademark big hits. They cite the crunch match against Sri Lanka in which Dhoni walked in with Gambhir and Raina having provided a perfect platform, but failed to provide impetus. Worse, someone like Yusuf Pathan, who could have taken on the Lankan spinners, got just a few balls to face. It's a moot point whether any other captain could have fared any better. And Virender Sehwag's own captaincy record isn't exactly awe-inspiring. In fact, Sehwag has even given up the captaincy of Delhi Daredevils, saying he prefers to enjoy the game and concentrate on his batting. Clearly, there are many more dramatic episodes ahead in the soap opera that is Indian cricket.

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[TheWall]

brainless BCCI

[yoda]

this is dumb. all said and done, he is the best option we have. and we must be crazy to change him as ODI captain given his record. he does make some dumb final 11 and post-toss selections, for which he can be given support from outside.

[graphic23]

:yay: This is awesome news. Can he be dropped from the T20 side as well?

[someone]

:yay: This is awesome news. Can he be dropped from the T20 side as well?

Brainless impulse decisions. You do not change the whole system based on one tournament. Dhoni might go Yuvi way whom lost the captain for punjab

[Desi Cartman]

its baseless :headshake:

[DomainK]

We are now behaving like Pakistan. I hope it's usual BS from TOI. Sehwag is a proven failure as a captain even in IPL. Dhoni is the best we have.

[Dinx - the Jinx]

Dhoni should be captain for Test and ODIs - but should be removed from T20 side altogether... He doesnt have the 'shots' anymore

[Holysmoke]

You know what would be fun? Sehwag refuses captaincy saying he wants to concentrate on his batting :hehe: What will BCCI do then?:hysterical:

[Dinx - the Jinx]

^^ Gambir

[StriKe]

You know what would be fun? Sehwag refuses captaincy saying he wants to concentrate on his batting :hehe: What will BCCI do then?:hysterical:

Make Rohit as captain :cantstop: Crappy bcci, t20 is just jackpot tourney :/ :wall: Dhoni should be ODI/Test captain :hitler:

[Desi Cartman]

Make Rohit as captain :cantstop: Crappy bcci, t20 is just jackpot tourney :/ :wall: Dhoni should be ODI/Test captain :hitler:

BossBhai will host a langar for all ICFers if that happens :giggle:

[Guest BossBhai]

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[TheWall]

Bhajji for captain. Will open both batting n bowling.

[Aaku]

We are now behaving like Pakistan. I hope it's usual BS from TOI. Sehwag is a proven failure as a captain even in IPL. Dhoni is the best we have.

Ditoo ! :yes:

Make Rohit as captain :cantstop:

:giggle:

BossBhai will host a langar for all ICFers if that happens :giggle:

:hysterical:

:woot:

:cantstop:

[zubinpepsi]

I have a feeling that Raina will become the captain of our T20 team.. but sacking Dhoni from ODIs is a dumb move.... I dont mind if dhoni, yuvi, bhajji, gambhir, Zaheer are droppedfrom the T20 team...

[Lord]

Dhoni is the no.1 ODI bat n has a pretty good record ffs.how can they sack him? though i agree n endorse that he should be removed as T20 skipper,if only to give him some rest

[Nova]

This is rubbish news. BCCI have dismissed reports of Dhoni likely to face the axe. The report says that the board has come out in support of the Indian skipper and said that the entire blame cannot be put on Dhoni's shoulders and it is a collective defeat. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dhoni-won-t-be-sacked-to-stay-as-captain-Report/Article1-543457.aspx

[f.b.m]

Why does anyone take this shite 'news' seriously?

[Sachinism]

TOI *rolleyes* Shukla said yesterday they have no plans to replace Dhoni as captain. But I wouldn't mind if they replaced him as T20 captain. Its a pointless job he doesn't need.