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#4. "Lack of match-practice a reason for India's loss": Dhoni

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Post the England series, it was MS Dhoni's turn to speak up, and according to him, lack of practice matches played a crucial role in preventing a successful outing in England.

A controversy regarding the few numbers of practice matches was already brewing even as the tour was just getting underway. Finally, the series concluded on September 11th, and afterwards, Dhoni spoke up on how the lack of practice may have played an important role in the side's poor showing.

"Indian team missed out on playing practice matches before the series, which is why the batsmen are finding it difficult to adjust. This is a part of the game. We shouldn't forget that India is currently No. 1 in the rankings," Dhoni said. He was speaking at an event organized by the CISF at the Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi.

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