IndianRenegade 224 Report post Posted July 20 (edited) He is going to serve his regiment during this time His is not retiring Edited July 20 by IndianRenegade Quote Share this post Link to post
-Robin- 243 Report post Posted July 20 He will be available once people cools down. Hence after thrashing of windies by india and people will forget world cup lose and he will be available and selected for next series. 3 Cricket_Hacker, asterix and nevada reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
raki05 4,048 Report post Posted July 20 Kya besharm aadmi hai, har taraf se laat juta kha rha hai magar PR saakh maintain karney me lagi hai.... 1 4 11 vishalvirsingh, adi B, LordPrabhzy and 13 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
Frustrated 890 Report post Posted July 20 Dhoni should be inducted into the great "HALL OF SHAME" Besharmi ki hadd paar kar di saale ne. 2 2 5 7 vaul, asterix, ThePhenomenal1 and 13 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
Stradlater 3,511 Report post Posted July 20 Gotta give it to Dhoni, an epitome of a perfect politician. This move is aimed at his hyper nationalistic fanbase who would lap up this story asap and would use this argument to propagate his image of a desh ka sachha sevak. Man gaye MSD. You know how to play the game. 1 1 1 16 LordPrabhzy, express bowling, GolGappe and 16 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
CG 1,758 Report post Posted July 20 Now he is using army for pr.Dhoni is sinking to new lows. 2 1 10 nikred, Switchblade, adi B and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
R!TTER 2,127 Report post Posted July 20 C**** muh kala kar ke aa 1 2 3 adi B, velu, sergio04 and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 Uses the Army for his benefit . Shameless opportunist. 1 1 10 1 Number, Nikola, randomGuy and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 Be ready of plenty of photos in army uniform. 1 1 1 7 Cricket_Hacker, Switchblade, raki05 and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 Now he will give guidance to the Army on how to do their job. 1 4 nitinbwj, Laaloo, adi B and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
NameGoesHere 1,112 Report post Posted July 20 He's probably been told he won't be selected but can announce his 'unavailability' to save face. 2 saik and raki05 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
NameGoesHere 1,112 Report post Posted July 20 10 minutes ago, beetle said: Now he will give guidance to the Army on how to do their job. Yes he can clap his hands and sing 'Ber pako baramasa' to the Garhwal Rifles in Lansdowne. Quote Share this post Link to post
Mosher 19,018 Report post Posted July 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, Stradlater said: Gotta give it to Dhoni, an epitome of a perfect politician. This move is aimed at his hyper nationalistic fanbase who would lap up this story asap and would use this argument to propagate his image of a desh ka sachha sevak. Man gaye MSD. You know how to play the game. Exactly. Dhoni is like the Akshay Kumar of cricketers. Edited July 20 by Mosher 1 3 sergio04, Stradlater, raki05 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
vayuu1 1,878 Report post Posted July 20 6 minutes ago, rkt.india said: Ha Bhai bilkul zaruri hai, nhi to pta kaise chalega ki Indian player hai, baisti ke bina roti hajam nhi hoti. 1 shami_123 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
vaul 83 Report post Posted July 20 For most part of his career,he was dependent on his partners -be it Raina or Yuvraj ;and stayed at one end safe without playing any risky shot yet managed to claim best finisher. 2 8 adi B, Number, Laaloo and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
puneet28 609 Report post Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Stradlater said: Gotta give it to Dhoni, an epitome of a perfect politician. This move is aimed at his hyper nationalistic fanbase who would lap up this story asap and would use this argument to propagate his image of a desh ka sachha sevak. Man gaye MSD. You know how to play the game. One of my friend who is Dhoni's fan said exactly same thing. Quoting his words, "See, he is so patriotic to country! You cannot judge him". Till this country has blind fans, we will keep on seeing dhongis! 12 Stradlater, diehardpacer, raki05 and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
vijay50 156 Report post Posted July 20 There are possibly endorsement contracts for Dhoni linked to being in Indian cricket team. So this decision. Time for selectors to announce he is dropped. 1 beetle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
chewy 3,255 Report post Posted July 20 Well onus on likes of Pant and other young batsmen to make it count with big performances They did it in Tests, Vihari, Pant and Agarwal ODIs is a different beasts, but these guys need to stand-up with 100s, not 40s and the odd 50. Dhoni fanbase are a different breed never seen in Indian cricket, it will need something special to break them off their MSD magic spell 1 8 adi B, Suhaan, Adorable Fan and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
Lone Wolf 50 Report post Posted July 20 Don't care about it anymore. Both him & Kohli has screwed us enough already. Kohli is like GOD in BCCI. Only hope left is new selection committee & possibly a new coach. 1 GolGappe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
adi B 5,084 Report post Posted July 20 I think this should be the end of the road . He cant/wont be selected for the windies tour by the selectors, it's clear ,hence they are trying the face saving act by terming it "unavailable",its actually dropped from the side ! He will be given one final hurrah in the upcoming home series ,I think this is made clear to dhoni ! Quote Share this post Link to post
Vilander 9,300 Report post Posted July 20 He is a politician. BJP should just lap him up before congress. 3 The Dark Horse, sergio04 and beetle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
sergio04 1,184 Report post Posted July 20 He can be Modi successor for BJP. Quote Share this post Link to post
Sandeep99 1,517 Report post Posted July 20 Nooooo... booooo... I want Dhoni to tour Windies. I will miss those match losing defensive innings! 2 vijay50 and saik reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
CG 1,758 Report post Posted July 20 He is a politician. BJP should just lap him up before congress.He can revive congress. Quote Share this post Link to post
Pollack 7,379 Report post Posted July 20 17 minutes ago, Vilander said: He is a politician. BJP should just lap him up before congress. Hero worshipping idiot junta from Tamil Nadu can lap unto him. BJP should field him in Tamil Nadu. 1 Pratik77 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
nevada 2,177 Report post Posted July 20 4 hours ago, beetle said: Now he will give guidance to the Army on how to do their job. Like take it till the last bullet? 3 Laaloo, philcric and beetle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
nevada 2,177 Report post Posted July 20 23 minutes ago, Sandeep99 said: Nooooo... booooo... I want Dhoni to tour Windies. I will miss those match losing defensive innings! Results don't matter. Reaching the Dhoni calculated par score is all that matters. Quote Share this post Link to post
veer 487 Report post Posted July 20 Dhoni da man... Plan is to retire in a home series.. Cry you people.. 2 philcric and Laaloo reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 18 minutes ago, nevada said: Like take it till the last bullet? No....hold the bullet till they are all over you. Quote Share this post Link to post
aman92 15 Report post Posted July 20 Haan bc.. Makes himself unavailable lol. Matlab baaki logon ko chance de do, par 2 month baad main to aaunga hi wapas. Arrogance of this leech makes me sick 1 raki05 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
velu 21,941 Report post Posted July 20 https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mahendra-singh-dhoni-takes-2-month-sabbatical-to-join-army-regiment-1.1563613743147 hope thala teaches army guys to pull the parachute trigger not too late 1 3 The Hound, mani sha, nevada and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
veer 487 Report post Posted July 20 Dhoni da man... Plan is to retire in a home series.. Cry you people.. 1 2 philcric, The Hound and Laaloo reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
R!TTER 2,127 Report post Posted July 20 28 minutes ago, velu said: https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mahendra-singh-dhoni-takes-2-month-sabbatical-to-join-army-regiment-1.1563613743147 hope thala teaches army guys to pull the parachute trigger not too late Time to plant these scissors strategically, so that somewhere someone could make proper use of it ala Bourne Quote Share this post Link to post
The Dark Horse 3,971 Report post Posted July 20 #SettingNahi 2 Mosher and sergio04 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
zen 8,814 Report post Posted July 20 (edited) Selectors should have been bold enough to say that Dhoni has been dropped to give opportunities to youngsters. People tried to play on his retirement, which is Dhoni’s decision (while being selected in the squad is not) to get check mate. The way forward is to not select Dhoni and for that guys like Pant have to be supported. More importantly, Pant should not be compared to a peak and well developed Dhoni. If guys like Pant are neither supported properly nor given a fair chance, Ind cricket deserves a kick on its back from likes of Dhoni. Edited July 20 by zen 1 4 GolGappe, Frustrated, GoldenSun and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
randomGuy 1,113 Report post Posted July 20 3 hours ago, chewy said: Well onus on likes of Pant and other young batsmen to make it count with big performances They did it in Tests, Vihari, Pant and Agarwal ODIs is a different beasts, but these guys need to stand-up with 100s, not 40s and the odd 50. Dhoni fanbase are a different breed never seen in Indian cricket, it will need something special to break them off their MSD magic spell Felt similar for Sachin fanboys tbh. Sachin fanboys are/were extremely frustrating as well. 3 2 Frustrated, sandsaims, Switchblade and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 4 minutes ago, velu said: @beetle What ? Quote Share this post Link to post
Pollack 7,379 Report post Posted July 20 41 minutes ago, randomGuy said: Felt similar for Sachin fanboys tbh. Sachin fanboys are/were extremely frustrating as well. I met many people from even Mumbai who were critical of Sachin's 100th 100 wait. Dhoni has managed to fool Indians like no one. Dhongi fans are at an alltogether different level. 3 Stradlater, Laaloo and adi B reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
velu 21,941 Report post Posted July 20 16 minutes ago, beetle said: What ? Why did you merge my thread ? My title is the real awesome one Quote Share this post Link to post
shami_123 104 Report post Posted July 20 Our people have sent gundas having multiple cases against them in court and police station in parliament, we have sent illiterate people in parliament because of hero worship and religious bias what do you expect from us ? Dhoni has good share of this fan base in India like our politicians. Congress ya BJP desh Ko nahi badlegi jab tak Janta Janardhan khud nahi badalti. Quote Share this post Link to post
beetle 18,228 Report post Posted July 20 15 minutes ago, velu said: Why did you merge my thread ? My title is the real awesome one I did not. Arey bhai....there are so many threads with dhoni and his retirement speculations. They have to be together. As for your title...apne mooh miyan mithoo( blowing ones own trumpet) 1 1 The Dark Horse and velu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
Gambit 662 Report post Posted July 20 Watch out Pakistan! The never ending war is about to start! Quote Share this post Link to post
express bowling 31,662 Report post Posted July 20 2 hours ago, velu said: https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mahendra-singh-dhoni-takes-2-month-sabbatical-to-join-army-regiment-1.1563613743147 hope thala teaches army guys to pull the parachute trigger not too late He will teach them how to reach new lows while staying safe. Invaluable for parachutists. 1 1 beetle and Mosher reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
bowl_out 3,330 Report post Posted July 20 (edited) All this natak is to extend his retirement till next IPL. His farewell game is likely to be one that he plays for CSK, understandably because it is the team he cares about more than Team India. And playing IPL after announcing his international retirement diminishes his brand value, so he won't announce his retirement this year He will play some matches in the BD or SA series and then bid farewell with IPL Edited July 20 by bowl_out 2 beetle and raki05 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post
Jimmy Cliff 5,478 Report post Posted July 20 11 minutes ago, bowl_out said: All this natak is to extend his retirement till next IPL. His farewell game is likely to be one that he plays for CSK, understandably because it is the team he cares about more than Team India. And playing IPL after announcing his international retirement diminishes his brand value, so he won't announce his retirement this year He will play some matches in the BD or SA series and then bid farewell with IPL I could live with that. As long as he doesn't stink up the joint in the next T20 WC, I am happy. Having said that, if he has a good IPL , there will again be calls to take him to the T20 WC . Quote Share this post Link to post
nitinbwj 1,201 Report post Posted July 20 I can see Dhoni advising the Armymen just like Dilip Kumar did to Anil in movie ‘ Karma ‘ DHONI - “ Socho, Samjho, Parkho...phir goli chalayo “ Anil “ Tab tak toh dushman goli maar kar chala jayega “. 7 Jimmy Cliff, Laaloo, Nikola and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post