Indian Premier League
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: an unbeatable bailiff of bails
Two lightning fast stumpings against Delhi Capitals prove former India captain's glovework remains rust-free.
New Delhi — Debate continues whether time has eroded Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s ability as a finisher but the two lightning fast stumpings he effected in Wednesday’s Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals prove at least his glovework remains rust-free. While Dhoni scored 44 not out from 22 balls in the 80-run victory, it was the two stumpings he pulled off in the same Ravindra Jadeja over to send back Chris Morris and Delhi captain Shreyas Iyer that were as crucial. On both occasions, the back feet of both batsmen had barely risen from the ground when Dhoni knocked off the bails. The former India captain attributed his speed to his unconventional technique, marked by a conspicuous lack of hand movement when collecting the ball. “It’s something that has come from tennis-ball cricket which I’ve played a lot,” Dhoni said. “But you need to do the basics right first and then graduate to the next level. I feel if you want to keep like that, then this is what you practice. “You may...
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