Sourav Ganguly Unhappy With Decision To Send Hardik Pandya Ahead of MS Dhoni as Team India Wickets Tumble During IND vs NZ Match in ICC CWC 2019
India restricted New Zealand for 238/9 after the match was halted on Monday due to rain. New Zealand continued from their score of 211/5 from 46.1 overs from the previous day. However, coming out to chase, India lost quick wickets and were 5/3 and lost half the side before even reaching 100 as fans questioned Dhoni's batting position and him not coming out to bat.
Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly criticised MS Dhoni, like netizens on Twitter, and questioned the move to hold back Dhoni in the chase against New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester. The former captain asked, “Why no MS Dhoni? It’s inexplicable. He’s not out yet when India are under pressure. That’s not acceptable.” India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Match.
India restricted New Zealand for 238/9 after the match was halted on Monday due to rain. New Zealand continued from their score of 211/5 from 46.1 overs from the previous day. However, coming out to chase, India lost quick wickets and were 5/3 and lost half the side before even reaching 100. New Zealand vs India, 1st Semi Final ODI match, Full Scorecard.
Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle questioned Dhoni waiting in the wings even as wickets kept tumbling. He was left wondering as to why Dhoni didn't come out to bat.
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Commentator Mark Nicolas also asked rhetorically as to why was Dhoni not out there in the middle. However, Dhoni walked out to bat after Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Santner. India lost half its side chasing 240, even before reaching 100 and are struggling in the semi-final against New Zealand.
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