Mahendra Singh Dhoni runs after playing a shot during the third ODI against New Zealand. Pic/ AFP

Mohali: He may have silenced his detractors with a fine knock here but India skipper MS Dhoni, assessing his batting in recent times, tonight said “I am losing an ability to freely rotate in the middle”. Dhoni struck 80 off 91 balls and shared a 151-run partnership for the third wicket with Virat Kohli (154*). The captain moved himself up to number four.