MS Dhoni\u2019s approach in the ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand wrong? Should Dhoni take the lion\u2019s share of blames for India\u2019s exit from the showpiece event Known for his straight forwards thought process,former Australia World Cup winning captain Steve Waugh answered in negative. Waugh in fact backed the former India captain and even went on say that \u2018without Dhoni, India would not have had a chance to win that game\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hailing Dhoni\u2019s past record and his ability to finish matches, Waugh also stated it was unfair to single out Dhoni for criticism. \u201cI think it is pretty unfair. \u201cMS Dhoni has won so many games to India and he has played in the same way over the long period of time. He can get you in a situation that can give you a chance to win the game and without him, there would not be a chance to win a game.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOf course, you are not going to win every time. The other day, he was a couple of inches away from being home for the second run. He may have still won that game. I know how hard it is to win a one-day game while chasing and he has done better than anyone in the history of the game,\u201d added Waugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs in the semi-final played on July 9 and July 10. After posting a target of 240 runs, New Zealand bowlers, Matt Henry and Trent Boult, thwarted India\u2019s top order as they reduced them to 5\/3 inside four overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI expected India to chase down 240 but there was great bowling from Henry and Boult up front, three early wickets. Due to pressure in big game situations, it is hard to chase runs. India will be no doubt disappointed. They would have expected to make 240,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the second semi-final, England vanquished Australia by eight wickets and cruised into the tournament\u2019s final.The 51 year old eulogized the English side saying that they have no real weakness in their line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEngland played an outstanding game of one-day cricket. Australia was a little bit off and lost early wickets just like India. They were outplayed by a really strong England side who have no real weakness in their line-up,\u201d Waugh said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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