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World Cup 2019: Dhoni 'invaluable' to the Indian team, says Brendon McCullum

New Zealand's former wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum praised MS Dhoni, terming him 'invaluable' to the side.

IANS Reported by: IANS Mumbai Published on: May 19, 2019 18:58 IST
MS Dhoni had an impressive outing in the IPL and will aim
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MS Dhoni had an impressive outing in the IPL and will aim to carry the form in the World Cup.

With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 just around the corner, all eyes will be on Team India which is seen as the strongest contender, and on former captain MS Dhoni who will probably feature in his last World Cup. Experts of the game believe the stumper will be a major weapon in Captain Virat Kohli's armory.

Speaking on Star Sports new show 'FAB 15', which analyses every member of India’s World Cup squad, former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum said: "He is invaluable to the Indian team, he has a blueprint in his mind along with an approach to the game.

“He always puts the opposition under pressure when he arrives at the crease and reads the game perfectly. His fitness has been great, and he has been striking the ball beautifully in the recent past."

On MSD's recent form as a wicketkeeper and batsman, former England batsman Kevin Pietersen said: "His calmness gives him the ability to judge what's in front of him, it doesn't matter what situation it is, he is just one of those guys who you know would hold onto the ball when thrown at him."

"The best thing about IPL this year was the rebirth of MSD's batting, he took out all the bowling attacks in front of him," he added.

The show - Fab 15, will preview each of India's World Cup squad members in an 11-part series that will telecast at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., every Saturday and Sunday on Star Sport 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi.

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