The experienced seamer, however, refused to read too much into their forgettable bowling display at the Feroz Shah Kotla and expressed optimism about a strong comeback in the second match.
Rajasthan Royals started off their IPL 2023 campaign in grand style as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs.
Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's gutsy century helped him script an unbelievable comeback for his side Central Zone as they are 10 runs shy of taking an all-important lead against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Hyderabad.
India A's woeful tour of the Caribbean continued as they lost the first of the two Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies A by three wickets.
Images from the second T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Ranchi, on Friday.
India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited the Indian Premier League for his transformation as a death bowler.
India went in for an optional practice on Saturday and Dhoni was seen doing what normally a skipper does -- inspecting the Eden Gardens pitch, taking local feedbacks and giving his team mates a pep talk.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Delhi on Thursday
India would look to continue their ruthless streak
IMAGES from the match between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad played at Eden Gardens on Saturday
Bangladesh defeated India by 79 runs in the first One-day international in Mirpur on Thursday.
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