"This win is good, but we need to make a decision if we want quick bowlers or if we want good bowlers even if they are not quick. We have been backing too many quick bowlers who haven't been bowling well," said Dhoni after India posted a face saving win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI here today.
Umesh Yadav, brought back into the side, leaked 33 runs in four overs.
"What was important was to put runs on the board, which we did," said Dhoni.
"If we give our bowlers those extra 10-15 runs, the game is on. Partnerships were the key. At times on slow pitches, it looks like you are behind the target but it is important to keep the wickets in tact. We have resources in the last 10 overs to get a par-plus total."
Dhoni made his runs at number four, a position he would want to continue to bat on.
Suresh Raina was named man of the match for his 38 and three wickets. He said batting made the difference in the match.
"MS and Shikhar had a good partnership. MS took the responsibility. And then we and Stuart (Binny) had a good partnership. Dhawal (Kulkarni) started off the bowling well, and me and Ashwin followed up on it. We played really well today, that's the positive we will take from here. Bangladesh played really well in the series, looking forward to coming back here."
Mashrafe Mortaza, who guided Bangladesh to their first ever series win over India, was pleased with the team's effort.
"The way we have played the whole series, we have a lot of positives, and a lot of lessons from today," said Mortaza.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
