Team will take time to learn finishing: Dhoni

Ranchi, October 26 

“Unless they get an opportunity like this, it will be difficult. That’s how you get experience, when you’re in the middle facing such tough situations,” he added.

Pointing out that the wicket was slow, Dhoni said batting down the order was one of the toughest things to do.

“We just have to give them more time. Batting down the order is one of the toughest things to do especially on wickets like these. There will be pressure to rotate, to get a partnership. It’s not easy. They need time. You don’t always get a player who is complete and bats at No. 5, 6 or 7.” 

“The No. 5 and 6 batsmen are quite new, they will learn in their own way. Some will play big shots. It’s important to not tell them to stop playing the shots; you don’t want them to go into their shells. They played their shots when the ball was in their area. Once they have played 15-20 games, they will figure out what works for them,” he added

Dhoni said if the total was in excess of 300 they would have kept playing freely.

“When the wickets are slow and the required run-rate is not too high, that’s when you calculate and play out a few overs thinking of a partnership. We have quite a few batsmen who can do the job.” — PTI