Dhoni’s masterstroke of using Joginder against a rampaging Misbah
When everything seemed lost for the Pakistani team, Misbah-Ul-Haq stepped up to take the attack to the Indian bowlers. In the 17th over, Misbah took Harbhajan Singh to the cleaners by hitting three sixes and Pakistan were in the match again.
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13 runs in 6 balls were required by the time the last over rolled in with the Green Army having just one wicket in hand. MS Dhoni, the young captain took a big risk by giving the ball to Joginder Sharma over the experienced Harbhajan Singh. Nervous Joginder started with a big wide on the off-side and Dhoni had to reassure the youngster with some calming words. The second legitimate ball of the over went for a huge six, which was hit off a juicy full-toss and tensions reached their peak.
Then came a brain-fade moment from Misbah, who tried to scoop a slower short ball over the fine-leg fielder, but managed to lob it into the hands of S Sreesanth who gleefully accepted the catch and India became the first team to lift the World T20 and also became the first country to win both ODI and T20I World Cups, all thanks to a young MS Dhoni showing faith in his inexperienced bowler, who did exactly as told and won the final for the Men in Blue.
