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MS Dhoni Calls India "Most Dangerous" T20 WC Team, But Worries About Dew

MS Dhoni has labeled the Indian cricket team as "one of the most dangerous" contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup, praising their vast experience in the format. However, the former captain expressed significant concern about the impact of dew, which he says makes winning the toss crucial. He reflected on his own playing career, stating that dew was something that "really scares" him as it dramatically alters match conditions. India will be aiming to defend their title on home soil and become the first team to win three T20 World Cups.

Key Points: Dhoni on India's T20 World Cup Chances & Dew Threat

  • Dhoni praises India's vast T20 experience
  • Highlights dew as a major tactical worry
  • Notes toss becomes crucial due to conditions
  • Backs team's ability to handle pressure
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"One of the most dangerous teams...": Dhoni on India's T20 World Cup squad

MS Dhoni says India is a dangerous T20 World Cup team with vast experience but highlights the dew factor as a major concern for the title defense.

"It is one of the most dangerous teams... What worries me, again, I hate dew. - MS Dhoni"

New Delhi, February 4

Former Indian World Cup-winning captain and batting legend MS Dhoni spoke on Team India's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup at home and co-hosts Sri Lanka, saying that while Men in Blue are "one of the most dangerous teams" and have vast experience of the format, he is worried about the dew factor which makes winning the toss crucial.

Dhoni was speaking at an event, the video of which is on reputed cricket commentator and presenter Jatin Sapru's official YouTube channel. 'Thala', as he is known lovingly known by his millions of fans, knows plenty about collecting trophies, having won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the inaugural edition, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup on home soil and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Add to his five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles and two Champions League T20 titles for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), making him one of the finest leaders in the history of cricket.

Dhoni's 'cool and calm' leadership is also visible in Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, who has given his players ample freedom to express themselves as brutal six-hitting machines and has shown few signs of panic so far, even in dire situations or after losses. The results are there to see for all. India has not lost a series since their last T20 WC in 2024 and has won 31 of their 41 T20Is, losing just six, with two ending in no result or ties.

Speaking during the programme, 'Captain Cool' said, "It is one of the most dangerous teams. They have already started batting or bowling. But what all is needed in a good team? Everything. They have the experience, especially when it comes to this format. The experience is vast. They have played under pressure. Whoever is playing, whatever roles they are playing in the team, they have been in that situation for a considerable period of time. What worries me, again, I hate dew. Dew changes a lot of things. So, even when I was playing, something that really scares me was the dew, where toss becomes crucial and all of that."

Defending the title on their home soil would make them the first to successfully defend it and win three T20 WCs. Besides that, the legacy of this set-up as one of the greatest teams of all time, up there with the West Indies of the 1970s and 1980s or the Australian juggernaut which tormented the entire cricketing world in 2000s.

India T20 WC squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from a legend. The squad is indeed packed with match-winners. SKY's calm leadership is a big plus. My only worry is the middle order's consistency against top-quality spin. Hope they've been practicing with the wet ball!
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Vikram M
Dhoni bhai knows what he's talking about. Our team is fire on paper 🔥. But honestly, I'm a bit surprised by the exclusion of Rishabh Pant? After his comeback, he seemed in great touch. Samson is good, but Pant is X-factor in big tournaments.
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Priya S
So proud of this team! They've been unbeatable lately. Surya is leading like a true Dhoni protege - giving players freedom. The blend of youth (Abhishek, Tilak) and experience (Bumrah, Hardik) looks perfect. Let's bring the cup home! 💙
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the team is strong, calling it one of the greatest ever like the Windies or Aussies is premature. They need to win this World Cup first. The real test is handling pressure in knockouts. Hope they prove me wrong!
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, India is definitely the favorite playing at home. Dhoni's point about dew is crucial - it neutralizes spin, which is India's strength. Teams will target that. Should be a fantastic tournament!

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