India need MS Dhoni the player: Sunny

“If he had quit as a player, then I would have been the first one outside his house, having a dharna asking him to make a comeback. As a player, he is still a destroyer. He changed fortunes of the game in a single over. India needs him as a player very badly. I am happy that he has decided to stay on as a player,” Gavaskar told NDTV. With captaincy out of his shoulders, Dhoni’s batting and wicketkeeping will be benefited, said Gavaskar. 

“Yes (it will). Virat would definitely use him at number four or five because having him further down the order doesn’t make any sense. Yes, he is a finisher but he can play a big innings at four or five and still end up as a finisher. “The wicketkeeping will be a lot easier because he will not be thinking about the bowling changes and field placements, which can sometimes distract you,” felt Gavaskar.

The former India captain also sees Dhoni and Kohli complementing each other on the field. “It will certainly help India because MSD’s calm and composure will certainly help Virat. Often in Test cricket there is time to rectify your mistakes but in limited overs cricket, things happen fast and there is not much time so sometimes you might taken an impulsive decision which is where MSD will come in very very handy.”