The Indian team looked completely out of place as a unit in the opening ODI against Australia.
After a listless bowling display that helped the locals reach 374 of 6, the Men in Blue collapsed under pressure, falling to a 66-run loss.
“It was always difficult for India to pursue that. One thing India will struggle with is the loss of Mahendra Singh Dhoni,” Holding said on a YouTube chat show ‘Holding Nothing Back’.
The 66-year-old further said that India missed the composure and control of Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August this year.
“Dhoni comes into this Indian batting order midway and generally takes control while chasing. India has chased so well in the past with MS Dhoni in the team.
“This hitting lineup that they have is still very talented, we saw some talented players and a fantastic hitting game. Hardik played a beautiful hit but they still need a player like Dhoni. Extra.
Holding said the Indian team felt more confident in the chases with Dhoni on the side.
“They have never been afraid to win the draw and insert the opposition because they know what MS Dhoni and her hitting are capable of.”
Dhoni’s calm was a major factor in the chases.
“We never see Dhoni panic at any point while India is chasing. Usually he set the pace for that chase so well because he knows his skill and he knows how to chase.”
The former pacemaker added that Dhoni not only assessed the situation well, but also provided support and insight to the person hitting next to him.
“Whoever is hitting with him is always talking to them and helping them. Fantastic hitting lineup, but MS Dhoni was a special man in the chase,” Holding said.
The former cricketer-turned-commentator also criticized India’s sloppy display on the field.
“India did not help itself with its field. The SCG is a large field, but the boundary rope was still in from the ends of the boundary.”
Kohli and company dropped at least four catches and missed a dead-end opportunity aside from several sloppy fielding efforts.
“India failed quite a few times, with balls going over the heads of the fielders and not going for six. There’s no way you should be that far within the limit.
“On any terrain, it’s a basic principle that you shouldn’t be that far in the sense that the ball can go over your head and land within the boundary. If it goes over your head, it should be six and that’s just basic, “he said. additional.
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