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Why Dhoni needs to speak out

Feb 25, 2014: It can't do Indian cricket any good when there is rampant speculation over the motives and methods of its highest-profile player

Time for Dhoni to go

Feb 23, 2014: The team needs a more proactive leader who challenges his bowlers to get him wickets

India news

Dhoni out of Asia Cup with side strain

Feb 20, 2014: MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the Asia Cup in Bangladesh because of a side strain. Virat Kohli will lead India in Dhoni's absence and Dinesh Karthik slots in as the replacement wicketkeeper

India in New Zealand 2013-14

Dhoni sees 'plenty of improvement' since 8-0

Feb 19, 2014: Following the drawn second Test in Wellington, India have now failed to win even one of their past 14 away Tests going back to June 2011

India news

Dravid: Dhoni needs to take risks to win overseas

Feb 18, 2014: Rahul Dravid says MS Dhoni deserves a chance to set right his poor overseas record as captain, but stresses that the only way to win abroad "is to take a few risks, take a few gambles"

New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

Dhoni lauds bowlers' will

Feb 18, 2014: MS Dhoni heaped praise on his bowlers, saying that they had tried everything they could during the Test, and that only exceptional batting from New Zealand made the difference in the end

New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington, 4th day

Defensive Dhoni hurts India again

Feb 17, 2014: Is it time for a Test captain who will be more authoritative in the big moments in overseas Tests?

New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

'Dhoni's counterattack hurt us' - Watling

Feb 15, 2014: BJ Watling said that MS Dhoni's counterattacking half-century was hurt New Zealand most on the second day of the Wellington Test

New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Auckland, 4th day

Dhoni backs Jadeja counterattack ploy

Feb 9, 2014: Dhoni said India would have toned down the aggression if his stand with Jadeja had added another 25-30 runs

New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Auckland, 4th day

'Mixed emotions' for Dhoni after rollercoaster Test

Feb 9, 2014: After faltering badly in the first innings to concede a 301-run lead, India fought back strongly to make it a close contest, leaving Dhoni with 'mixed emotions'

New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

Dhoni backs faltering batsmen

Jan 31, 2014: MS Dhoni has indicated that India will keep the faith in their current group of limited-overs batsmen in whom they have "invested heavily"

New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

'Middle orders were the difference' - Dhoni

Jan 31, 2014: MS Dhoni said that the series was decided by the gulf in class between the middle orders of India and New Zealand

New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton

'Not sure of our fast-bowling choices' - Dhoni

Jan 28, 2014: MS Dhoni has called for vast improvement from his fast bowlers after their inability to exert any pressure on New Zealand, with 278 on the board, led to a 0-3 series defeat with a game to go

New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Auckland

Dhoni relieved series still alive

Jan 25, 2014: India would have wanted to go back to Hamilton with the series alive, and MS Dhoni was relieved R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's hitting had ensured the contest wasn't dead just as yet

New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Hamilton

Openers should have batted for longer - Dhoni

Jan 22, 2014: It is hard to fault an opening pair that has been so successful over the past several months but it was Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's slow start that pulled India down in their big chase in Hamilton, MS Dhoni has said

New Zealand v India, 1st ODI, Napier

India determined to attack short balls

Jan 19, 2014: MS Dhoni said India were not going to stop pulling because four batsmen fell to the short ball, but needed to be more judicious while using the shot

India in New Zealand 2013-14

Dhoni satisfied with India's preparations

Jan 18, 2014: Five days of practice sessions at the sprawling Nelson Park is what India have had before the first ODI against New Zealand across the road at the compact McLean Park, and MS Dhoni sounded satisfied with his side's preparation

India in New Zealand 2013-14

'Now we know we've got players who can do well anywhere' - Dhoni

Jan 11, 2014: MS Dhoni believes that India's young side has transitioned into a stable unit with the help of sustained exposure at home ahead of a number of overseas trips

IPL 2014 news

CSK retain Dhoni, Raina, Ashwin, Jadeja, Bravo

Jan 9, 2014: Chennai Super Kings have retained MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo ahead of the IPL 2014 auction. This will leave the franchise with one right-to-match card at the auction on February 12

India news

New captain not feasible before World Cup - Dhoni

Jan 6, 2014: MS Dhoni has indicated he is not averse to continuing as India captain in all formats, saying it would be unfair to burden a new player with the mantle of captaincy with just a year left for the 2015 World Cup