In the 4th ODI match against Australia in Mohali, the Indian team suffered an embarrassing loss despite posting a 360 run target. The series is now at a 2-2 draw and now 5th ODI will decide who will win the series. The 5th ODI will be played at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi.
While India suffered an embarrassing loss, fans have been quick to criticize bowlers for not being able to defend a huge total while some fans and critics have blamed Virat Kohli captaincy skills in the absence of former Indian skipper Virat Kohli.
Now, former Indian cricketer, Bishan Singh Bedi has said that Virat Kohli is rough without MS Dhoni. According to Bedi, Dhoni is half the captain.
“I am nobody to comment but we all are wondering that why Dhoni is being rested and his absence was felt yesterday, behind the stumps, with the bat and on the field also. He is almost half a captain,” said Bedi.
“Dhoni is not getting any younger, he is no spring chicken either but the team needs him. He has a calming influence on the side. The captain needs him by his side, he is visibly rough without him. It is not a good sign,” said the 72-year-old former bowler.
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