India vs Sri Lanka: Ahead of crucial encounter, Dhoni creates thunder with huge hit

Dhaka: The prying media always seems to be interested in Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s retirement plans and although millions of Indian fans have not seen the best of ‘Captain Cool’ for a while, Dhoni seems to toiling hard to change that story.

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One of the most destructive batsmen in all formats, Dhoni, who raised an interesting point over umpires wearing earpieces, has been able to score just 51 runs from the last eight T20s. His defence would be the lack of time out in the middle specially when he comes in a position where one cannot settle down and has to clobber the ball right from the word go.

Watch: Pakistan fan vows to smash Dhoni-led Team India’s bowlers

Ahead of India’s third Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, Dhoni was seen creating thunder during net practice smashing fast bowlers out of the park. The video upload of the Indian Cricket Team’s Facebook page shows Dhoni whack the ball with utmost ease and perfection.

Shikhar Dhawan, who picked up a niggle and was dropped for the Pakistan match also looked to be in good touch going for the big hits.

Suresh Raina and rookie star Jasprit Bumrah were also seen toiling hard under the watchful eyes of Team Director Ravi Shastri.

India are on top the Asia Cup table with back-to-back victories and a win against the Island nation would see the Men in Blue through to the final.

Sri Lanka have to make a comeback after a demoralising defeat to Bangladesh in the last match.