Is this how Dhoni & Co. are preparing to bring home Champions Trophy?

Sports Desk: Team India is on a roll in Champions Trophy. Having trounced South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan, Dhoni’s boys were the first lot to storm into semis, and have, by far, appeared the most promising side on view.

Just two steps away from winning the coveted title, India faces Sri Lanka in semi-finals on Thursday.

In the knock-out stage of the tournament, Dhoni & Co. are a relaxed lot, and are quietly going about their business in a clinical fashion.

The secret of India’s dream run is neither excessive net sessions, nor strenuous gym sessions. What then is behind Team India’s success? Read on to find out: 

  

After two comfortable wins in as many practice games, India got down to business with a 26-run win over Proteas.

Shikhar Dhawan’s maiden ODI century was no lesser treat.

  

In came West Indies and out came another Dhawan master class.

Aided by southpaw’s second ODI century and Ravindra Jadeja’s wily spin, India cantered to a win that also ensured them a semi-final berth.

  

Next in line was arch-rivals Pakistan. Dhoni’s men came out trumps in a rain-truncated game, winning the proverbial final before the final by eight wickets.

  

For those of you wondering that extended nets or relentless practice sessions are keys to India’s success in Champions Trophy, think again.

Captain Cool MS Dhoni has advised his players to rest properly without stretching themselves too hard in practice sessions. The move is aimed at keeping the players battle ready, besides saving them from injury scares ahead of key games.

Considering that the squad was busy playing IPL not long back, the move speaks volumes on Dhoni’s astute understanding of his team.