India vs Windies ODI Series 2018: 5 Indian players for whom this series is extremely crucial

#1 MS Dhoni

In 2018, he has scored a meagre 225 runs in 15 games without a single fifty a shabby strike rate of 67.37

MS Dhoni is undoubtedly the most talked about Indian cricketer after a certain Virat Kohli. A man who has captained India to three ICC trophies currently is living on his past laurels.

A captain and player who was known to shepherd and nurture young talent is not willing to let go and give youngsters an opportunity.

It is well known that MS Dhoni the batsmen has lost the ability to finish games as he used to earlier.

He bought back his hitting best in IPL 2018 but post that for India, he has looked far from the MSD the world of cricket has seen or is used to seeing.

He is taking far too many deliveries to get in, has been shuffled in the batting order with minimal results. In 2018, he has scored a meagre 225 runs in 15 games without a single fifty a shabby strike rate of 67.37.

Without a doubt, India’s premier wicket-keeper would have to be MSD even now and Virat Kohli uses MSD’s strategic thinking and abilities very well. With the World Cup coming up soon, it won’t be feasible to leave out MSD from the team now.

India and MSD know how crucial this series against the Windies will be in reinstalling confidence and to get him back into good batting form.

There is no doubting MSD’s contribution to Indian cricket but currently keeping his recent performances in mind, the Indian team management should be brave enough to contemplate dropping MSD from their team.

MSD like former great Sachin Tendulkar is an icon and it’s not going to be easy for him to step away from the game.

The World Cup in 2019 will be a good way for someone who has achieved a lot as an individual and as a captain to bow out on a high.