ICC World Cup 2019: 4 reasons why MS Dhoni is supremely important to India's campaign

The 10th edition of the World Cup organized by ICC in the year 2011 was a dream come true for Indian fans, as India lifted the glittering World Cup trophy after 28 years at the Wankhede Stadium. However, it was a sad moment for the Indian fans too as it was the last World Cup of the cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar.

The one man who deserves the credit for India’s win is none other than the Indian captain at the time, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni proved to be the main pillar for India in that edition of the World Cup.

However, the fans are going to experience another bittersweet moment in the year 2019 as well. The 12th edition of the ICC World Cup will be the last one for Dhoni.

Dhoni has been providing the best of his services for the last 10-12 years. He has been at his best in almost all the aspects of the game, whether it comes to batting, wicket-keeping or captaining the side.

Dhoni hasn’t been the captain of the side since 2014. But he has still been providing guidelines to the current Indian skipper, Virat Kohli. Dhoni has helped Kohli a lot when it comes to setting the fielding or taking a DRS.

There have been many questions raised over Dhoni's form in the last couple of years. However, there is no doubt that Dhoni has been a tremendous match-winner for India, and there was no question about his selection in the World Cup squad.

Here, we look at four reasons why Dhoni is super-important for India at the World Cup 2019:

#4 Can play the role of an innings builder

Dhoni has tremendous experience when it comes to high pressure matches. The Ranchi player can take his team home from any situation.

Dhoni has mastered the art of remaining calm even in the toughest situations, which will benefit India a lot in the upcoming World Cup.

There have been various instances where Dhoni proved his ability to build the innings even in the toughest conditions. And that could prove to be the key for India in England.

India's opening batsmen might face difficulty while facing the ball in the earlier overs. But even if they lose a couple of quick wickets, Dhoni can handle the situation and build the innings.

#3 Can adopt the role of a finisher at No. 5 or No. 6

MS Dhoni can finish games with his slogging skills at the death

The whole world has become familiar with MS Dhoni’s batting strategy in the last few years. Dhoni is a cricketer who tries to take the game till the last over and then finish it.

With this technique, Dhoni tries to develop pressure on the bowlers' minds which ultimately benefits the batting side. He has finished many games for India with his trademark ‘helicopter’ shot.

Those same skills will be beneficial for India in the upcoming mega event organized by ICC. The pitches in England may require some measured hitting in the death overs, and having an experienced finisher at such a stage would be of utmost necessity.

Therefore, it is imperative for India to have a player like Dhoni who can keep calm and finish the game for the side.

#2 Can help Virat Kohli in captaincy and field-setting related decisions

MS Dhoni is the best when it comes to setting the field.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni captained India for nearly a decade. He was hugely successful in that role too; the fortunes of the Indian side turned dramatically as soon as Dhoni took over the reins.

As his importance to the side waned a little with age though, Dhoni handed the captaincy to Virat Kohli.

Since then, Kohli has been captaining the Indian side but unlike his batting skills, he has not been flawless in this department. Kohli often fails to handle the pressure in the death overs, which has even resulted in a few defeats for India in recent times.

If Dhoni is present, then the burden on Kohli might be lessened a bit. Dhoni can help Kohli in setting the field and picking the right bowlers to bowl, which are both very crucial at the death.

#1 Best wicket-keeper in the world

MS Dhoni is the best in the world when it comes to wicket-keeping

To play as a wicket-keeper for more than 10 years is not as easy a task as it looks. It requires lots of strength and stability, which is not everyone’s cup of tea.

MS Dhoni has been the best in the business in this regard. Dhoni has proved many times that he is the best wicket-keeping option for India in the upcoming World Cup event.

Dhoni has effected some of the quickest stumpings ever seen in cricket history. He once lifted the bails in just 0.09 seconds, which is even faster than the blink of an eye. No other wicket-keeper in the country can even come close to this timing, which shows how unique Dhoni's skills are.

There's no doubt that Dhoni is the best man to stand behind the stumps for India in England.