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He added that Dhoni played the game on various pitches early on, which resulted in him developing decision-making and strategic skills, setting him apart from his peers.

The dearth in the number of teams in Australia means that many of the talented and skillful players remain on the bench and don't get to play.

Greg Chappell, one of the finest batsmen to have played the game, cautioned that talented Australian cricketers might find their careers at crossroads because of the domestic structure.