Toss will be crucial in final: Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni said toss will play a vital role in tomorrow's final of the tri-nation series.

After slumping to a humiliating defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka,India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said toss will play a vital role in tomorrow’s final of the tri-nation series against the hosts here.

India lost to Sri Lanka by 139 runs last night in their second match of the tournament,thereby ending their brief stay at the number one position in the ICC ODI rankings.

But Dhoni said it was just an off-day for the team in the office and feels whoever comes out lucky with the toss of coin at the R Premadasa wicket tomorrow will have an edge in the title clash.

“In venues like this,toss plays a crucial role. If you win the toss then 60 per cent of the game is in your favour,” Dhoni said.

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