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This is an archive article published on March 11, 2009

Chasing frequently revised target was not easy: Dhoni

The target being revised after every rain interruption in the 4th ODI was far from easy,said captain Dhoni.

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir made it look like a stroll in the park but with the victory target being revised after every rain interruption India8217;s chase in the fourth ODI against New Zealand was far from easy,said victorious captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Sehwag 125 and Gambhir 63 starred in an unbeaten 201-run stand in the tie which witnessed five rain interruptions,three during Indian innings alone.

8220;It was a difficult chase with the rain interruptions. The way Viru and Gautam batted,it looked easy but it was never easy,8221; Dhoni said after India8217;s series-clinching win in Hamilton.

The India captain said conditions were not easy to bat on but the spectacular start by Sehwag and Gambhir tilted the match in India8217;s favour.

8220;The wind was very strong all through. Overall,we got a good start and capitalised on it later on,8221; Dhoni said.

Dhoni once again lauded his team for not relying on individual performances while establishing a series-clinching 3-0 lead.

Dhoni said the team no longer relied on individuals to do the job as every member chips in.

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8220;We are not relying on individuals. For instance,we were without Sachin Tendulkar today but still performed well. That8217;s the plus point that we are not relying too heavily on individuals,8221; he said.

Man of the Match Sehwag,who gave away 500 dollars from his prize money to the local Hamilton Star Wars Cricket Club,said the tracks turned out to be more batting-friendly than he thought.

8220;I know the wickets here but they are flatter this time. It8217;s easier to score now,8221; he said.

 

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