5 Most daring decisions taken in Indian cricket which paid off

#3 MS Dhoni sent at number 3 position at Vizag

Image result for ms dhoni 2005 — Dhoni's promotion to 3 changed his career forever

There was a point in Indian cricket when Rahul Dravid handled the gloves and did it effectively, if not brilliantly. Then a consensus came that it was time to take him off that burden and hand it over to someone else.

In what can be called as a brave punt, India opted for the 23-year-old Mahendra Singh Dhoni in late 2004 to take over the mantle and initially, he didn't seem cut out for the job.

But the turning point came in early 2005, when in an ODI against Pakistan, he was pushed to the number 3 position and he responded by making a fantastic 148 to set up a win for his side.

The decision changed his career forever and there was no disputing who the next glove-man for India would be, after that.

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Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

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