Consistency will give us the confidence: MS Dhoni

And Dhoni feels his boys need to be expressive going into upcoming important assignments.

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“I feel it was a very good game, important we restricted them to a decent total. Ashwin was the pick but he was well supported by the others. In between you will lose one or two games. We want to keep playing the way we re playing. Consistency will give us the confidence,” Dhoni said at the post match press conference.

“We need to be expressive, the fans will put the pressure on us but we need to take it one game at a time,” the skipper said when asked about their chances in the ICC World Twenty20 to be hosted at home turf.

Dhoni also said the experience of playing in the Indian Premier League has held them in good stead in the shortest format of the game.

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“Eight seasons of IPL has given us the experience. Always good to have the conditions suiting you to an extent. Spinners can come into play here, which gives us the liberty to try out a few things,” he said.

Man-of-the-match Ashwin said he is presently reaping the benefits of his hardwork.

“I hope this lasts forever. The ball is coming out pretty well. I’ve been working pretty hard, I want to contribute and attribute to the team rather than being a deficiency,” he said.

“I thought I would get a five-for today. The wicket had a bit of dampness in it. I have a couple of variation when using the new ball. I want to keep the batsmen guessing, and wickets makes me a different bowler. I always have the courage to flight the ball.”