Indian skipper ahead of the T20 match against New Zealand said that experienced players like Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh will be eager to make a mark as they are returning into the Indian team after a long time, says a report in The Indian Express.
"They will be hungry to cement place in the side. Overall it's good sign... you are more into it. It will be an opportunity for players to get into the groove before going to the World Cup," Dhoni said.
“It's difficult for the players when you are dropped from the Indian cricket team. Everybody wants to represent the country and wants to do well. If you look at the positives these players will be really hungry to perform and be at their top level. "They can cement their place not only in the T20 side but also in the ODIs and Tests. It's a platform for them to express themselves. So in a way, it's a big positive for us”, he added.
Dhoni hoped that the Indian team gets off to a good start against New Zealand.
“Every game is important. It's not about when you are playing. Every game has the same importance. It's a T20 international game. So we would like to start well. The best XI will get to play. There is nothing about team combination. It's the same team that will go into the World Cup. We are not looking to experiment and will stick to our best XI," said Dhoni.