Dhoni Lacks Intelligence: Azhar


Dharmasala, Apr 14 (IANS): Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin Friday said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks "a bit of intelligence" when it comes to leading the team in Test cricket.

Azharuddin also blamed lack of confidence in the Indian team for poor performances in the Test series against England and Australia.

"He is a good captain in ODIs and Twenty20s but in Test cricket, he lacks a bit of intelligence. I personally believe that there should be three different captains for the three formats," Azharuddin told IANS in an interview here Friday.

Azharuddin, now a Congress MP, was here to lead the Indian Parliamentarians in a friendly cricket match against British Parliamentarians at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Ground.

Azharuddin, who scored a century in 46 balls, said the stadium was one of the best in the world.

"It's one of the best grounds in the world. If IPL (Indian Premier League) matches can be held, why not Test matches," he said.

Azharuddin favoured more such events where the parliamentarians, without much expertise, played a friendly march in cordial atmosphere.

"Be it cricket or any game, they play an important role in bringing countries together," he said.

  

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  • Elvira Nayak, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    See who's talking, what have you done for Indian Cricket Mr. Azarhuddin so it's best you stay out of this you have no right to comment on Dhoni or any of our cricketers. Personally I am not in favour of Ajay Jadeja also commentating in Extra Innings he too was in the match fixing scandal so why hear his comments, correct me if I am wrong.Dhoni is a good captain and always cool so Keep up the good work MS and you have plenty of time to learn and improve. Here's wishing You and Indian Cricket all the Very Best. Best of Luck to CSK for the IPL may the best team win but being a Mumbaite wishing an dpraying for MI to lift the cup this year. Second favourite is Pune Warriors cause of Yuvi. See you soon Yuvi playing for the Indian Team. Sure you will bounce back as you always have done.

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  • Deepak.kotian, Hejamady (Abudhabi)

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Azar is one of the best captian in the world.He is the one who build the indian cricket team.

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  • Alban D' Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    It is not correct to say Dhoni lacs intellegence, but he is a charismatic leader, and because of this India became No 1 test side and winning the world cup and achieved success and glory to Indian cricket only few Indian captaines did like that of Kapil Dev. It is not easy to achieve this. whataever may be He is the best captain at the moment and not other replacement for him right now.Good luck Dhoni.

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  • shaan, manglore/Dubai

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Azaruddien is Best test captain he given good advice what is wrong that???

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  • walter, Kuwait /Bantwal

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Mr.Praveen I agreees what you said.Mr.Azhar just watch the cricket match what they are playing.No comments please.

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Mohd.Azharuddin...my all time favourite cricketer once upon a time till he was accused in match mixing! MONEY MAD HIM MAD..Azharuddin came from middle class family.His father was working in Electricity Board.He was behind Azhar's success.But once Azhar reached TOP,he forgot the PAST.Very hard working,dedicated Azhar was clean bowled by Match Fixers.Rest is history. But what ever be the case..His comment about Dhoni is 100% correct.Dhoni is not a good Test Captain. He is the Best ODI/T20 captain.Actually,Sourav Ganguly is the man who built Team India and Dhoni is leading that Team.His intelligence is not upto the mark when compared with Ganguly,Kumble,Kapil and Gavaskar.Azhar is right.Yes..Azhar made mistake..People who make mistake can survive in this world..no need to commit suicide..Only thing they have to learn from the mistake..Did Azhar learn ?

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  • satish, kundapur

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    What about your bounced cheque...?

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  • nagesh nayak, bangalore

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    DEFINATELY SHRIMAAN DHONI LACKS OF INTLLIGENCE IN:

    1. MAKING MONEY ILLEGALLY.

    2. FREQUENT MARRAIGES & DIVORCE.

    3. ENTERING POLITICS TO LOOT THE COUNTRY.

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  • Sandeep Shetty, Udupi

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Yes, Azar had all the intelligence to make money & now he expects Dhoni to do that ? Shameless Creature !

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  • Devraj Shetty, Mangalore/Sharjah

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    I agree with Praveen...An MP is talking here and not a cricketer. He and Ajay Jadeja should be kept out of cricket views and opinions.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    How come people still believe the match fixers say is not understandable.

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  • shaan, manglore/Dubai

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    What Azar he Said is right,Dhoni is a good captain only for ODIs and Twenty20s but for Test VVS Laxman is better captain.

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  • Praveen Bangera, Kaup/Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 14 2012

    Hahahah..... Look who is talking. Azhar, please stay out of indian cricket. You had bought shame to indian cricket by your misdeeds.

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