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In the __1_____ of where Indian cricket is at this juncture it ___2_   like an exceptionally clearsighted decision, brave and selfish in equal measure.  Give Dhoni's standing, he is probably the only one who could have made that call. it is unlikely that any selection panel will have ___3__ the courage to drop him. with age dhoni turns 36 this july the greats do no necessarily __4___       their skill, but the consistency of execution suffers.    
1
a.shade,
b.context,

c. presence,

d.ambience,

e.fallacy,

2
a. happens,
b.appears,

c. reflects, 

d. picture

e. portrays,

3
a. relegated,
b..forewent

c.forwent,

d.summoned,

e.  downcast,

4
a. lose
b. adapt

c. loose

d.adopt

e. combat

Answers. 

1- b

2-b

3-d

4-a