Suresh Raina Reveals How 2013 Champions Trophy Gave Birth To 'Dhoni Review System'

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina shed light on how the world saw the birth of the 'Dhoni Review System' during their 2013 Champions Trophy winning campaign. India's 2013 Champions Trophy win saw them comprehensively outclass the best teams en route to an unbeaten tournament triumph. Their second game against the West Indies showcased their dominance in all aspects, as India secured an eight-wicket victory over a dangerous opponent. On a special episode of JioHotstar's The Suresh Raina Experience: Champions Trophy Special, Raina highlighted MS Dhoni's tactical brilliance in managing bowling innings, emphasising how the wicket-keeper batter maximized the team's success with accurate DRS calls, an aggressive field setup, and bold decisions.

"The Oval is a batting-friendly surface. But if you consider the weather in Wales, you need to look up at the skies as well as down at the pitch. This is where the Dhoni Review System started. Every DRS he called was correct," Raina remarked.

"Look at him behind the stumps, taking catches. The best part was his attacking field placements," Raina added. "Virat Kohli was in the slips, Ashwin was at leg slip, and Dhoni was behind the stumps. He knew how to build pressure. This was the rise of T20 cricket, where players were always looking to attack. His masterstroke was bringing in spinners and challenging them to attack."

The bowling masterclass by Ravindra Jadeja in that match did not go unnoticed by Raina, who marvelled at his teammate's brilliance in returning figures of 5-36.

"Jadeja and Ashwin bowled exceptionally well. Dhoni knew that the opposition would try to take on the spinners. That's his astute leadership, but I have to praise Ravi Jadeja's excellent bowling. He kept it