Dhoni Mantra

So much has been written about emerging TEAM INDIA and the man behind the laurels - MS Dhoni. Many more would come mostly on the positive side. Here is a nice little perspective on team-work and team management which we can take back with us.

Clarity of thought is the Dhoni mantra. It reflected in the use of slow bowlers during the middle overs between the Powerplays. "If you can rotate your arm, you should be ready to bowl," Dhoni said. He has options everywhere - nine men can bowl in this team and its a no joke.

The same thought percolates in the batting as well. Dhoni promoted himself to No. 3 in the fourth game and pushed Raina at that spot in the last match. "If a person is batting at the No. 3 all the time, he doesn't know what a No. 5 to 7 player goes through," said Dhoni. "He has to know how tough it is come in and immediately start scoring. When he bats at that position himself, he will know how vital it is to carry on batting and finish the game once you are set." And vice versa. In a team, awareness of what the other individual goes through increases your own responsibility.

How well said that one is. A team will be stronger and stronger and even more stronger when everyone rally around each other; play their roles to their potential; Understand others capabilities and help to improve on it by the execution of individual's duties.

As interesting perspective as a move Dhoni would make on the field!