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This is an archive article published on June 5, 2008

Bhajji’s presence won’t disturb atmosphere: Dhoni

Dhoni on has said that the slapgate row would not affect the dressing room environment when Bhajji returns to the team.

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Indian ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday said the slapgate row would not affect the dressing room environment when banned spinner Harbhajan Singh returns to the team and assured that he would not allow repeat of any such incident in future.

“It would be the job of the captain, the coach and the supporting staff to ensure that nothing of this sort happens. I don’t think it should have happened. We as a team, our coach and supporting staff go along very well and I don’t think something of this sort will happen again,” Dhoni said.

Harbhajan, who is serving a five ODI ban for slapping fellow teammate S Sreesanth during an IPL match, will be missing the Bangladesh series and will be eligible to make a comeback to the national side in the later half of the Asia Cup to be held in Pakistan.

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Dhoni also rued that the IPL would be remembered more for controversies and skirmishes on the field than the quality of cricket, which was on display.

“We saw some great cricket in the IPL but it is very unfortunate that it is being remembered more for the cheerleaders and the slapgate controversy,” Dhoni told a television news channel.

Dhoni, who successfully led the Chennai Super Kings to the final of the IPL before losing against the Rajasthan Royals on the last ball, showered praise on Shane Warne for his deft handling of the team and said there was much to learn from the veteran spin wizard.

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