Nottingham: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that he is ready to bat at number six and thus dropped big hints that his side will look to go into the first Test against England with five bowling options here today.


Skipper MS Dhoni during India's nets session ahead of the first Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

"I have to be ready at number six because that's a crucial phase of the game where you can turn the matches," Dhoni said on the eve of the opening game of the five-match series.