Dhoni's technique is in question!

Dhoni:- Going under fire?

Despite his immense popularity in India,I am sure many of us feel that his batting timing and technique is inferior to most of his teammates. Now as if it was not enough,it's his wicketkeeping techniques that are in question now.

Syed Kirmani, the former Indian wicketkeeper, has criticised the wicketkeeping technique of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He said Dhoni lacked the "copybook basics" of a wicketkeeper and said the flaws were not attracting attention because the Indian team has been in top form in recent months.

"He is improving with every match, though he is not technically sound behind the wicket." IANS quoted Kirmani as saying. "He doesn't have the copybook basics of a wicketkeeper. Dhoni does not have the natural instincts of an athlete, which is very important for a wicketkeeper."

He was also concerned about Dhoni's long-term future as a wicketkeeper. "No player remains the same after four years. The agility and reflex of a player diminishes with age," said Kirmani. "The body and muscles start wearing out. And Dhoni is playing all three forms of the game round the year."

Kirmani said that at 27, it was too late for Dhoni to modify his technique. "These things have to be done at the grassroot level. Not only Dhoni, I can't change the technique of a Parthiv Patel or a Dinesh Karthik."

This is not the first time Kirmani has found fault with Dhoni's keeping technique. In 2006, he had questioned Dhoni's tendency to stand on his heels while waiting for the ball instead of being on his toes.

Alright fellas,enough about keeping. How about his batting? He is a very hard hitter of ball,with nearly zero technique and timing. He is a powerful man,thats why he gets a few boundaries. But ultimately, the ability and technique to play different shots matter. If you watch any recent matches,Dhoni wasn't able to hit boundaries or sixes like Yuvraj,sehwag or Raina.Sure,how long would brute force work? Yes,he has been very consistent, that's soemthing to be appreciated about him. It takes great efforts to score with that ability,technique and timing.I bet Mcgrath or Akram would know everytime how to get him out or atleast stop him.