When Dhoni was the Queen

Into the eighth over, India was 63/2 – good on paper, but not so great on this particular board that compels you play Blitz Chess. Also two key pieces had been sacrificed. England had shown their hand, and was making their move with spin and Moeen Ali – another reason for Dhoni’s promotion, also reminiscent of the move in the 2011 World Cup final against Muttiah Muralitharan.

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