Even though, MS Dhoni flopped with the bat and failed to inspire his team Jharkhand against Hyderabad on Friday but coach Rajiv Kumar defended the former India captain, saying they would bounce back to qualify from Group D in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
It was an off day for Dhoni, who struggled in his 47-ball 28 before being bowled by left-arm spinner Mehdi Hasan in their modest 204-run chase. Dhoni took 20 balls to score his first boundary, as Jharkhand were bundled out for 182 in 44.4 overs.
“He has seen situations like no one else here. Nobody knows to finish a game better than him. His presence is a big boost for the side. In Kalyani we lost three but Jaggi and Saurabh finished the game. It’s a big learning experience for all of us,” Rajiv said.
After the defeat, now jharkhand’s fate hangs in balance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
