MS Dhoni adds star value to battle of top dogs

MS Dhoni adds star value to battle of top dogs

India shift focus to the limited-overs formats after going down 2-1 in the three-match Test series in South Africa. The two sides will now lock horns in a six-match one day international series starting in Durban on February 1.

India, who have won only 5 ODIs in bilateral ties in South Africa in the past, will look to improve their dismal record under Virat http://www.titansauthenticsofficial.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_EARL_CAMPBELL_JERSEY.html Kohli's leadership.The likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav will add depth to India's star-studded batting line-up.
With only 14 months to go for the 2019 ODI World Cup, India will also look to kick off their preparations in earnest during the series. (Rohit Sharma ready to 'make an impact' in ODI series vs SA)India have a long limited-overs' schedule until their next big Test assignment this year.
They play six ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals here, a T20I http://www.officialnikechargershop.com/josh-lambo-jersey-for-sale-c-38.html tri-series in Sri Lanka and then three ODIs and three T20Is in England and Ireland, with the 2018 IPL season thrown in, before the five-Test series in England later in August.
Such a definitive run of limited-overs' cricket, especially in overseas conditions in South Africa and England, will allow the Indian team management to round up the squad's core for the big tournament in 2019 and fix up certain spots which Womens Ryan Suter USA Jersey still need some work.
At the same time, the Men in Blue will be intent on winning their first-ever bilateral ODI series on South African soil.India have previously lost 5-2 in 1992-93, 4-0 in 2006-07, 3-2 in 2010-11 and 2-0 in 2013-14. They were also part of two triangular series in 1996-97 and 2001-02, featuring Zimbabwe and Kenya respectively, but the Proteas emerged winners on both occasions.
So much so, India's ODI record against South Africa in South Africa is heavily skewered.In 28 meetings since 1992-93, the Proteas have won 21 matches, while India have only won five. Such a poor record will not sit well with the current team management that is intent on improving India's all-round showing in overseas conditions.
Additionally, India have a very lop-sided ODI record at Durban. In seven ODIs against South Africa at this venue, since 1992-93, they have lost six with one no-result. India did beat England and Kenya here though, during the 2003 ODI World Cup, giving them an overall two wins in nine ODIs at Kingsmead.
At stake, there is also Joe Carter Womens Jersey the small matter of achieving the No.1 spot in ICC's ODI rankings. Currently, South Africa sit atop with 120 points while India are second with 119 points.While the ODI rankings change after every match, a cumulative 4-2 series win will be enough to help India achieve the top spot.
This should be motivation enough for Kohli and Co., particularly as they will be taking the momentum into this ODI series, having assured themselves of finishing no.1 in the ICC Test rankings by prolonging their unbeaten Zach Cunningham Jersey record at the Wanderers last week.

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