Ashwin reveals Dhoni's masterstroke that dismissed Trott in 2013 CT final

In a recent revelation, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared insights about MS Dhoni's tactical excellence during the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England.
The final match at Edgbaston in Birmingham was reduced to 20 overs due to rain interruptions, where India successfully defended their total of 129 runs against the host nation England.

During a special episode of JioHotstar's Unbeaten: Dhoni's Dynamites, Ashwin recalled the former captain's strategic approach to dismiss Jonathan Trott.
"I still remember Mahi bhai came up to me and said, 'Don't bowl over the stumps to Trott; bowl from around the wicket. He'll try to play on the leg side, and if the ball spins, he'll get stumped.' I still can't believe how he predicted that," Ashwin said.
The Indian team's undefeated run throughout the tournament and their victory in the final under Dhoni's leadership became a significant milestone in Indian cricket history.

Dinesh Karthik, who was part of the winning squad, shared his perspective on the team's determination and Dhoni's leadership under pressure.
"This was our chance to show what cricket meant to Team India. We were resilient, we fought back, and we had the mindset to never give up. England were cruising; they were almost there and could have easily crossed the line. But Dhoni made some brilliant tactical moves, and the bowlers backed him up," Karthik said.
Former India batter Akash Chopra highlighted Dhoni's influence on the tournament's outcome.
"This was his tournament through and through. It had Dhoni written all over it. He had almost crafted this team in his own image and engineered victory after victory... That was a story written by the heavens," he said.

A crucial moment in the match occurred when Dhoni brought back Ishant Sharma, who had struggled in his initial spell. Following Dhoni's guidance on varying his pace, Sharma claimed the wickets of Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara in the 17th over.
"That turned out to be the most magical thing Ishant has done in his life. He changed up the pace and took two crucial wickets back-to-back. That's when you realize Dhoni has the Midas touch - whatever he touches turns to gold," Chopra said.
Dhoni's decision to let Ashwin bowl the final over proved successful, resulting in a five-run victory for India.
"Throwing the ball to a spinner in the 20th over is a huge gamble. But Dhoni had complete confidence in Ashwin - not just in his skills, but in his mindset and ability to handle pressure," Chopra said.
Suresh Raina, who was also part of the winning team, compared this victory to their 2011 World Cup campaign.
"We lost four matches in the 2011 World Cup, and it was a tough experience. But a win like this defines your career. We worked so hard, and the entire Indian team earned this honour," Raina said.
The Indian team, now led by Rohit Sharma, is scheduled to start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20.