Dhoni best suited to bat at No 4: Mccullum

Other teams will hope they don’t bat together too often but for India’s sake, you are enjoying two of your leaders performing in pressure situations BRANDON MCCULLUM, former New Zealand captain

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand captain Brendon Mccullum feels Mahindra Singh Dhoni has made the right move by deciding to promote himself to bat at the No 4 position.

“He is a terrific leader. Now that he doesn’t play Tests and his focus is squarely on limited overs means he can have more impact in the game,” said Mccullum. “That is probably why he has pushed himself up the order. And he has delivered. That is what world class players do,” added Mccullum, who has played under Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings.

Mccullum added that Dhoni and Kohli batting together will be good for the Indian team. “You have got two very experienced cricketers who are very calm under pressure and know to win games,” he said.

“Chasing scores is not easy and they understand the art of it. The other teams will hope they don’t bat together too often but for India’s sake, you are enjoying two of your leaders performing in pressure situations,” he added.