I wouldn't like a lot of grass cover for ODIs: Dhoni

Having been comprehensively outplayed by South Africa in both the T20 internationals, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said that he would not prefer a lot of grass cover for the upcoming five match ODI series against the Proteas
Asked at the post-match presentation ceremony as to what kind of pitches he would prefer during ODIs, Dhoni said:"We would like to play the surface that is provided to us. But at the same time, we want to make the most of the home series. Don't want a lot of grass cover. It is also difficult for the spinners with dew as well."

Dhoni expects ODI series to be a good one.
"The ODIs will be good, but again a lot will depend on the kind of venues and the toss as well. Kanpur being one of them. Dew is always a factor, once you play after September."
The skipper said that they were planning a few changes in the side.
"We wanted to make a few changes in the side. We wanted to change the batting order. It's sad that we were not able to play. This is one venue where you really want to play. Don't want to come here and then not play a game.

"Three changes, we were planning to make -- Jinks (Ajinkya Rahane) was supposed to open, (Suresh) Raina to bat at No. 3 and (Amit) Mishra and (Stuart) Binny would have played. We wanted to see what really would have been best for us," he said.
Having played at Eden Gardens a lot, Dhoni said he knew instantly that it would be difficult to start the game after an evening shower.
"I played here a lot to know that outfield wouldn't change a lot. There was no sun. The rain was a lot too, even if it was only an hour," he said.