Indian captain MS Dhoni is very confident ahead of the two match Test series against New Zealand and said that India will win the series, says a report in The Hindu.
“Definitely, after the disappointment of losing the last eight Tests, we can only look one way: ahead. We are in that process and are very keen to start on a positive note. “I don’t think there is anything wrong in preparing pitches, which suit spinners — not just in India but in the entire sub-continent. When you go abroad, you are prepared for certain kind of tracks. So, I hope the pitch here will take turn after the first couple of days. And the reddish soil content should also help the fast bowlers initially”, Dhoni said.
On the retirement of two batting greats, Dravid and Laxman, he said, “No doubt, the two great players will be missed. But, that’s how it is. It is an opportunity for the youngsters to step up and take responsibility. We have players like Virat and Raina who can take good catches. It will be a challenge for them. And, Sehwag is already fielding regularly in the slip cordon. So, it is not that we will be short of good fielders in the slips.”
Meanwhile, The Times of India reports that MS Dhoni was not invited for the late night party thrown by Laxman. When Dhoni was asked the question that whether he was invited or not, he replied saying no.
When Dhoni was asked about Laxman’s sudden retirement, Dhoni replied saying, “You need to ask Laxman about it."