5 reasons why MS Dhoni should not bat at No. 7

A great strike-rotator and runner

Dhoni is a great manoeuvrer of the field

When you think of Dhoni, the image of a long-haired careless freak who went after every bowler from the word go comes to mind. Those brilliant knocks of 183 against Sri Lanka or 148 against Pakistan are still fresh in the memory of every Indian fan.

However, the captaincy role and age have changed him considerably to the extent that such aggression is a rarity now.

Adaptability is the name of the game for any player who wants to have a long career. Dhoni has adapted beautifully and changed his game now to become someone who can build the innings beautifully with partnerships and set up the game for the final onslaught.

Rotating strike and running between the wickets have become his forte now. A tireless runner, Dhoni, with his skill of manoeuvring the field and building solid partnerships, will be invaluable higher up the order. And he can be devastating if he gets set and stays till the end.