New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni will once again be crucial for India to dominate Australia ODI series, former captain Saurav Ganguly says.

Talking to a news channel, Ganguly said he wants Dhoni to play his natural game and bat up the order as he is being wasted at number five or six.

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He also expressed concern over Dhoni’s 'circumspect' batting as Dhoni is at his best when he is whacking the bowlers all over the park.

Aussies are high on confidence after clinching their second successive Champions Trophy, while Indians were knocked out in the first stage itself.

The seven match series start from October 25.

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