Dhoni out of Asia Cup; Kohli to captain - Dhoni shouldn't mind the brea- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Dhoni shouldn't mind the break though. Many experts reckon that the Indian skipper has lost his Midas touch and the flamboyance has evaporated from his leadership as he plays in all three formats.

In This Pic : MS Dhoni

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He has been playing continuously since October and his back keeps hurting him from time to time. The skipper has always played through pain, but with the T20 World Cup coming up right after the Asia Cup, Dhoni didn't want to take a chance.

In This Pic : MS Dhoni

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It will also mean that Virat Kohli, who has long been looked at as Dhoni's heir apparent, will get a chance to lead India for the first time in a multi-nation tournament involving more than three teams.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli

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The biggest beneficiary of Dhoni's injury is undoubtedly Karthik. He was dropped from the Indian team despite a decent show in the Champions Trophy and the Tri-series in West Indies in June-July and the latest recall will come as redemption for him.

In This Pic : Dinesh Karthik

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