Is Dhoni influencing the pitch for 3rd Test in Ranchi?

[Malcolm Merlyn]

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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Wednesday, made a surprise visit to the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium which will host its maiden Test in less than 10 days' time.

Dhoni was seen having a discussion with the curator as he had a look at the preparations for the crucial game.

Jharkhand team sources had earlier said the Ranji captain would head to Bengaluru for the Board of Control for Cricket in India Awards from Kolkata but headed home and spent time in the stadium.

Curator SB Singh however termed it as a routine visit and said it had nothing to do with the upcoming third Test in Ranchi from March 16-20.

"When he's here, he often visits the stadium for fitness work out and spends long time at the gym. Today was no different. He also saw the wicket and we had an informal discussion. This is not unusual for me," Singh said.

 

 

"He has never intervened in pitch preparation in the last four years. Being such a great player, I always look forward to his inputs on the quality of wicket."

The JSCA has prepared three wickets -- pitch number four, five and seven -- for its debut Test and Singh said all of them will last the distance.

"Each of them will behave differently. The team will choose the strip two days before the match. The pitch will suit both the batsmen and bowlers and will definitely last five days.

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/is-dhoni-influencing-the-pitch-for-3rd-test-in-ranchi-india-tour-australia/20170308.htm

[Yoda-esque]

I would say so..

 

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[MCGGG]

Can't say TBH, I've always had the upmost respect for Dhoni, a true cricketing legend, if Ganguly was to pay a visit I would change my tune though.

[Gollum]

Hope Dhoni isn't jealous of the new wave of success Kohli's team is enjoying after he chickened out in Australia. 

[Sidhoni]

3 pitches are prepared and team management will choose from them. 

[Vilander]

A bit too much of pitch drama to be honest. India is currently **** against spin, Aus have(had) slightly better pace bowlers. Its an even tour, Aus slightly stronger so far in the games completed. Straightforward series, better team wins. No Starc means good for Vijay.

[veer]

No fun without Starc

[Lord]

5 hours ago, Sidhoni said:

3 pitches are prepared and team management will choose from them. 

I thought you left

[maniac]

Ok if we lose this test then  @Sidhoni @sscomp32 @BeautifulGame @velu get ready.

 

[Laaloo]

 

 

10 minutes ago, Lord said:

I thought you left

Dramebaazi

[BeautifulGame]

 

Ok if we lose this test then  @Sidhoni @sscomp32 @BeautifulGame @velu get ready.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cricketics]

Don't care what the pitch is as long as it can last four days. You want the game to go beyond three days at least. If a team bats outstandingly well and wins in three days, then it is totally different thing.

[Sidhoni]

1 hour ago, Lord said:

I thought you left

None of the mods banned me on request and I couldn't resist :-)

[Cricketics]

22 minutes ago, Sidhoni said:

None of the mods banned me on request and I couldn't resist :-)

Daymn, we are so bloody good. Hail ICF crew. 

[Laaloo]

1 hour ago, Sidhoni said:

None of the mods banned me on request and I couldn't resist :-)

You should have asked me. I would have IP banned you 

Edited March 10, 2017 by laaloo

[Mosher]

7 hours ago, maniac said:

Ok if we lose this test then  @Sidhoni @sscomp32 @BeautifulGame @velu get ready.

 

GOT season 7 in July

Edited March 11, 2017 by Mosher

[BeautifulGame]

None of the mods banned me on request and I couldn't resist :-)

 

[Sidhoni]

8 hours ago, maniac said:

Ok if we lose this test then  @Sidhoni @sscomp32 @BeautifulGame @velu get ready.

 

Ready for what? Blaming Dhoni for a loss? Nothing new. Except this time he is not even playing.

[SLICKR392]

Hope so. 

[Laaloo]

Hope not.