Asia Cup 2018: 5 reasons why India are primed to win the tournament

#1 The Dhoni Factor

Dhoni's instructions from behind the stumps are music to the ears

Yes, Dhoni's batting form in ODIs has been on a decline for a while now but you simply cannot count that man out. His keeping is still flawless. Every now and then, he devises unorthodox methods to get batsmen out. He's very good at keeping to spinners. Against fast bowlers, he doesn't drop anything. His lighting quick stumpings and reflexes will be on display again. Dhoni knows how to guide the spinners and his advice from behind the stumps will be crucial in getting a wicket against the run of play.

Dhoni showed us that he still has some fuel in him in this year's IPL when he finished games for his side like he used to. It was 2011-12 all over again. You can't expect Dhoni to finish games if he's coming in to bat early on in the innings. Every finisher needs a platform on which they can stand and play with freedom. More often than not, whenever Dhoni has got such a chance, he has made the opposition pay.

The ideal place for him to bat will be at No.4 because he can build an innings and steady the ship whenever required while accelerating towards the end. An experienced veteran in the middle order would not only help tone the middle order, but also help in solving India's ever persistent woes. At no.4, Dhoni can bat more freely and build an innings, and more importantly, finish off in style!