Dhoni will play against Bangalore but not behind the stumps
May 20th, 2008PTI Reports from Chennai that M S Dhoni, who is nursing a finger injury, has been cleared to play but Parthiv Patel would do the keeping against Bangalore Royal Challengers on Wednesday.
Kepler Wessels coach of Chennai Super Kings said “Dhoni will play against the Bangalore team. He has been ruled fit but he will not keep the wickets.”
“Dhoni will definitely play but he may not keep. We are keeping options open and will assess his condition on Wednesday,” Wessels said.
Dhoni injured his finger during the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Though the Royal Challengers are considered a weaker team, Wessels said, “They are still a dangerous side and we will not take them lightly. They have nothing to lose, so that will make them more determined. Hence, we are not under-estimating them. We will assess the situation and announce the playing eleven.” Wessels also added that winning the remaining three games were important for them.
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“We have three games left and they are all significant for us. We cannot be complacent,” he said.
Wessels does not believe that 20Twenty tournament is only for youngsters, he said - “It is all about fitness and agility and as long as you can perform, age does not come into the picture. Besides, the Challengers have some very good players,”
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