MS Dhoni practises pull shot before the crucial Pak battle
What's the story
India will be up against arch-rivals Pakistan, on Wednesday, in their Pool A encounter of the ongoing Asia Cup 2018.
Given the variety of talented pacers available at Pakistan's disposal, the battle won't be easy for Rohit Sharma-led Indian side.
One can expect the Pakistan bowlers mixing their line and length.
To counter them, MS Dhoni is keeping no stones unturned.
Session
Dhoni gets the pull shot going at the nets
MSD was seen practising the pull shots often during the net session.
India are playing against Hong Kong today and then take on their neighbors Pakistan tomorrow.
There's hardly anytime to get rest and put the thinking caps on.
Pakistan bowlers will be expected to come hard at MSD and bowl around his ribs.
Dhoni wants to be ready for the same.
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Dhoni
MS brings in the stability factor for India
Dhoni will be looking to bat high up the order and get maximum exposure.
With Kohli not there, the middle order looks a bit unsure at the moment and that's where someone like MS comes in.
In the match against Pakistan, the Indian team will need their evergreen hero to make an impact.
Dhoni's approach against the Pakistan bowlers will be key.
ODIs
Dhoni will be looking to influence the tie against Pak
Dhoni has always been an influential figure and in recent past, he has become more of a guiding light for the ODI squad.
One can expect Dhoni to be of massive help to skipper Rohit and also mentoring the rest of the team.
In this intense battle against Pakistan's world class bowlers, Dhoni knows his experience will be a big factor.
Information
Dhoni's enjoys playing against Pakistan
Dhoni has played against Pakistan 33 times in his ODI career. He has 1,230 runs with a best of 148. He has two centuries under his belt at an average of 55.90. He fancies himself against the Pakistani side and his records speak for himself.