Conditions made it difficult to defend total: Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni says heavy dew created "unfair" conditions for them as it became difficult to bowl and field on a literally wet ground, which resulted in their two-wickets defeat against the West Indies, here today.
Dhoni said losing the toss put them in a disadvantageous position as dew was certain to play a part in the match.
"It was a very bad toss to lose. At this time of the year, we never expected the dew to fall so early. Right from the first over itself there was plenty of dew. The outfield was completely wet. There was no real swing for the fast bowlers. I don't think much for the spinners. There was a glimpse of turn when the ball was changed," Dhoni said at the post match press conference.

"I think it was a bit unfair. It becomes a bit unfair when this time of the year you play with so much of dew with two or three spinners. But that's part and parcel of the game. It was tough to field with the amount of dew. We saw a few of the fielders throwing the ball to the wicketkeeper and it went to the short third man areas. That's something tough," he explained.
Dhoni also backed a struggling Yuvraj Singh, who also dropped Lendl Simmons when the batsman was on 43. He went on to score 62.
"Leave aside batting and bowling, anyone can drop catches. Let's not be critical about it."

Dhoni said they wanted Yuvraj to come on his own in batting as the team is backing him to get runs while batting at number four slot.
"We want Yuvi to do well. He is someone who can bat well at No 4. Someone who can really dominate the oppositions. Last few games, he has struggled a bit. At times it happens you're under pressure the 15-20 first deliveries become crucial.
"If you're not able to pass that phase, you have to be considerate about it. You know what kind of a talent he is. Once he gets a few runs, you'll see a different Yuvraj Singh," he said.