Virat Kohli’s straight drive

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has created a f lutter by blaming "doubtful decisionmaking" and lack of clarity for the debacle in Bangladesh, a statement which is being interpreted as an attack on beleaguered ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership. Kohli did not take any names nor did he elaborate on his statement on decision making.

"They (Bangladesh) have played some really good cricket and honestly we have been sort of doubtful in our decision making and that shows on the field," Kohli said during a pre- match interaction with official broadcasters of the India-Bangladesh series ahead of the third and final Onedayer here.

India eked out a consolation win by 77 runs on Wednesday night after they had conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead to the hosts as the "As I said, credit to them for the way they played but where we lacked in the first two games was not being able to express ourselves with clarity of mind," the 26-yearold batsman said.

"I don't need to say this in an interview, I mean, cricket watches or experts can watch, you know, guys not sure enough to express themselves properly."

Kohli's comment has come a day after premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin strongly backed Dhoni, saying that he was willing to die on the field for his captain. Another senior player, Suresh Raina, had also lent his support for Dhoni. Kohl i 's comment s have a l so raised speculation about a possible rift within the ODI team with the Chennai Super Kings players backing Dhoni to the hilt. However, the player insisted that there was no rift and all was well in the dressing room. "The atmosphere has been what it used to be in the past. We do lose a few, but we win more, the Indian vice-captain cleared the air.