For MS Dhoni's Team India, Hindi is the Binding Force
MS Dhoni says good communication has kept Team India happy during the long tour of Australia.
Treks to exotic locales, beach volleyball and quiet dinners have kept Team India refreshed on their more than 16 weeks tour of Australia. On the field of course, Hindi keeps the team united, revealed MS Dhoni. No wonder, David Warner wanted Indians to "speak English" during verbals! (Full World Cup Coverage | Standings
Usually unruffled on the field, Dhoni has been very active from behind the stumps in this World Cup. He has been repeatedly shouting out instructions to bowlers and fielders. What does he tell his players? (Dhoni Most Successful Indian Skipper in World Cups)
"I go by my gut feeling. What I can read from behind the stumps, I tell them in Hindi. It's the best language to communicate. It's not that I am always right but I just go and tell them what I am feeling," Dhoni said in a post-match chat after India routed Ireland in Hamilton on Tuesday. (Dhoni Puts Team Before Self After Overtaking Ganguly)
Dhoni's "gut feeling" is doing wonders Down Under. On Tuesday, India scored their fifth World Cup win on-the-trot and every time they have bowled out the opposition with clinical ease. As Dhoni reaches one milestone from another, India look the team to beat in this World Cup. (Dhoni's Visit to a Vineyard)
The biggest plus for India have been their bowling, which was regarded as the weakest link in the squad. Dhoni just can't stop praising his bowlers. (Speak English, Warner Sledges Rohit)
"The bowlers are doing their job. Not just the three pacers but the spinners are doing a fine job. They look like a happy unit," Dhoni said.
Against Ireland, it was the first time that India played in New Zealand in this World Cup. Their last group match against Zimbabwe on March 14 (Saturday) will be played in Auckland. There is a big possibility that India will play their quarterfinal against Bangladesh in Wellington on March 21.
Dhoni experimented with his part-time bowlers on Tuesday. Off-spinner Suresh Raina bowled his full quota of 10 overs, conceded 40 runs and got a wicket.
In the business-end of the tournament, Dhoni will have to keep all his options open. The process has begun.