India’s All-time XI to have played Test cricket in England

#3 Wicket-keeper: MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni has been one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen to have ever played the game for India in whites. India’s former skipper was always questioned about his technique and his overseas form.

But on his first tour to England, Dhoni stunned one and all with his match-saving knock at Lord’s. He was unbeaten on 76 off 159 deliveries to help India settle the game for a draw as bad light helped India’s cause. Dhoni even played a crucial inning of 92 in India’s win at Trent Bridge, to help his side take a 1-0 lead in the series.

He was always a safe pair of hands behind the wicket. As a skipper, he was criticised for his defensive skills while touring abroad. His next two series as captain were a disaster, as India were decimated 4-0 and 3-1 in 2011 and 2014. He lacked a viable bowling attack that could affect a damage to those English conditions.

M:12, Runs: 774, Average: 37.04, HS: 92