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This is an archive article published on October 21, 2007

8216;T20 win will boost confidence for Pak series8217;

Dhoni said the Twenty20 victory over Australia will boost his team's confidence as it prepares to take on Pakistan next month.

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Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the Twenty20 victory over Australia will boost his team8217;s confidence as it prepares to take on Pakistan in a hectic five ODI and two Test series next month.

8220;This victory, as well as the last ODI victory, will give us a lot of confidence and momentum ahead of the Pakistan series,8221; Dhoni said after India beat Australia by seven wickets in the one-off Twenty20 International at the Brabourne Stadium last night.

8220;International cricket is more about confidence than technique,8221; he said and lauded the fearless approach of his side.

8220;Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa have matured and played aggressively. At times they may fail trying for shots and may be criticised for playing rash shots but that8217;s how it is.8221;

The skipper also lavished praise on spinners Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik for their economical spells which put the brakes on Australian scoring.

8220;Harbhajan and Kartik bowled well. Kartik was preferred over Joginder because of conditions. In India, we have to generally sacrifice the fourth seamer for second spinner,8221; Dhoni said.

 

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