India vs Zimbabwe 2016: 5 reasons why this tour is extremely crucial for MS Dhoni

Point to prove to the detractors

Recently Dhoni has seemed to have broken from his Ice cool image on the field, engaging in a fair bit of banter with the media in press conferences. Whenever he has been asked about his future, he has responded in a stern manner looking irritated and displeased at this recurring theme in his interaction with the media.

Dhoni has also stated in the press conference before leaving for Zimbabwe that limited shelf life of an international cricketer is his biggest driving force at this moment.

Recently Ravi Shastri raised a few eyebrows when he suggested Kohli be made captain in the 3 formats of the game and that Dhoni should play freely so that he can enjoy the game.

MS cleverly bypassed the question diplomatically when he was asked about his opinion on whether Kohli should be indeed made captain in all formats, by stating that it was upon the BCCI to decide his future and also cleared the air that he was indeed enjoying the game contrary to the popular opinions.

MS Dhoni has been the finest Indian captain and a veteran of 90 Tests, 275 ODI’s and 68 T20’s who has been known to spring many a surprises as a captain and player throughout his career and who knows he might well have some surprises on this seemingly mundane tour of Zimbabwe.