‘Two causes’: Why was MS Dhoni promoted over Yuvraj Singh? Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar gave followers a particular alternative to attach with him on Monday by internet hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit. The former India captain invited followers to pose questions on cricket and past, sparking vigorous exchanges and nostalgic reminiscences.Among the questions, one fan referred to Virender Sehwag’s revelation that it was Tendulkar’s suggestion to advertise MS Dhoni forward of Yuvraj Singh within the 2011 World Cup last. Asked if this was true, Tendulkar confirmed and defined the technique behind the transfer. “There were two reasons. The left-right batting combination would have upset the two off-spinners. Also, Muralitharan had played for CSK (from 2008–2010) and MS had played him for three seasons in the nets,” he stated. The determination paid off handsomely as Dhoni went on to attain a match-winning 91 not out, guiding India to a historic title win over Sri Lanka at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Fans additionally quizzed Tendulkar on his favorite innings.

While acknowledging he had performed a number of memorable knocks, the batting maestro singled out his unbeaten 103 towards England in Chennai in 2008 as probably the most significant. Tendulkar’s innings helped India chase down 387 within the fourth innings and safe a six-wicket victory underneath the management of Kevin Pietersen. India went on to win the two-Test sequence 1-0.