Mature Dhoni ready to give up big-hitting for more success

Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) Claiming himself to be a more mature player now, Team India stumper Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he has learnt to curb his attacking instincts to adjust to the demands of the side.

The wicketkeeper batsman, who has 62 sixes and 129 fours in 66 outings, said he is prepared to sacrifice the big shots during the World Cup, if the situation demands.

''I want to share the responsibility. I have realised that international cricket is not about playing for your fans, but playing for your team and according to the situation,'' he said.

Dhoni said he is now cautious for the first 10 to 12 balls before getting into his groove.

''Earlier, I believed cricket was just about big shots. But now I have realised it is about something. I now play according to the needs of the team and the situations,'' the Jharkand stumper told newspersons at a function where he was handed over a customised Scorpio jeep by Mahindra and Mahindra here last night.

MORE UNI