Australia vs India 2018-19: MS Dhoni Performing Gives Calmness to other Batsmen - Shikhar Dhawan

Indian National Cricket team opener Shikhar Dhawan has admitted that MS Dhoni’s return to form is a massive boost for the side as it brings a sense calmness to the other batters.

Meanwhile, Dhoni stormed back to form with his match-winning knock in Adelaide. He finished off the proceeding with a 54-ball 56 to level terms in the three-match series. Shikhar Dhawan said that it was hearting to see MS Dhoni score runs in both the ODIs. He also praised Dinesh Karthik who played a handy knock in the last game alongside Dhoni.

“It was great to see a good team performance in the last one day match against Australia. The way Dhoni played in both the games is really great. I am very happy that Dhoni is getting his touch back. A player of his stature, who plays the game with so much calmness, gives so much confidence to other batsmen. It is very important for us,” Dhawan said at the pre-match press conference.

“Even Dinesh (Karthik) played a very good knock in the last game. So the good thing is that we got all fit and mature players which make us a strong batting unit. We have been consistent in our performance over the past few years and hopefully, we will continue performing well in coming years,” he added.

It will be a great achievement for us

India will be aiming to clinch the ODI series as they take on Australia in their final match of the tour. Shikhar Dhawan admitted that if they won, it would be a good achievement for the team adding that they are looking forward to the match.

“It will be a big final tomorrow. It is going to be an interesting game for both the teams. We are looking forward to an exciting game tomorrow. It (the victory) will mean a lot to us. It is always good to come here and win. If we win tomorrow, it will be a big achievement for us. Of course, we are going to value it and cherish it,” Dhawan concluded.