We have found ways to trouble ourselves, says Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Australia retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy and Dhoni said they are themselves to be blamed for the result.

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MS Dhoni retired from Test cricket moments after MCG Test ended in a draw. (Source: AP)

MS Dhoni on Tuesday announced his retirement from Test cricket soon after the third Test between India and Australia in Melbourne ended in a draw.

Australia retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy and Dhoni said they are themselves to be blamed for the result.

Here is what Dhoni said in post match presentation.

“We have found ways to trouble ourselves. In all the Test matches so far, I felt we have got good partnerships going and all of a sudden we lose a few wickets and that puts pressure on us.”

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“We lost early wickets, we put pressure on ourselves and we had to fight it out and overall it’s a good performance by the team.”

“It was difficult for us to be the winner by the time we started our batting. So from that point, and after losing a couple of early wickets, … we were definitely in a position where we could have lost this game.”

“And also there were quite a few loose shots that were played and I feel that in a game like this it is very important that once you are on the top, you maintain that momentum and you carry it forward. Make sure that the batsman who comes in doesn’t have too much pressure to face.”

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