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Reports reveal that it was Virat Kohli who convinced MS Dhoni not to retire yet


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A week back, there was uncertainty over MS Dhoni's future in international cricket. Some believed Dhoni, who is on the verge of retirement, will bid farewell, while others hoped for him to continue. However, neither of both happened as the 38-year-old decided to take some time off from cricket. 

Even MSK Prasad in presser cleared that decision of retirement is individual, and he can't comment on the same. 

The reports from DNA India reveals that Dhoni was supposed to hang up his boots after World Cup 2019 and had even informed his teammates about it. But DNA's sources disclose that it was Virat Kohli who didn't want Dhoni to go.

"It was only after Virat (Kohli) advised Dhoni not to quit immediately that the latter changed his mind," said a source close to Kohli.

"Virat feels that Dhoni has no fitness issues and can continue till the T20 World Cup next year if required by the team. The logic is that while grooming Pant, the Indian think-tank does not want any other wicketkeeper in the team. And, if Pant suffers any injury or loss of form during this time, then Dhoni can easily come in without any issues," added the source.

Chief selector Prasad has cleared that Rishabh Pant is going to be India's first-choice wicket-keeper and will feature in all three formats going forward. 

There are several potential wicket-keepers set to make an entry into the side, with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Wriddhiman Saha waiting in the wings. "All these names can't replace the experience of Dhoni when it comes to playing in a big tournament. Dhoni's guidance has always been welcomed by Virat, and that's why he wants him to be around for some more time till the team is settled," the source said.

With Dhoni set to continue to represent CSK in the next IPL season, his match fitness will not be an issue for the team management. "The T20 World Cup (to be held in Australia from October 18 to November 15, 2020) will only be about four months away from next IPL season. If the team management feels that his services are required, then why not have him in the mix till then?" the source said.

There are chances that Dhoni may end up losing his Grade A contract too. He won't be a part of the team for next two months, and as per a BCCI official, the contract is going to expire on March 2020, and with not many games, Dhoni may lose it.

"The contract may be in danger if he makes himself unavailable despite being fit. If he is continued to be ignored by selectors during the remainder of his contract, which will expire in March 2020, then certainly his Grade A category could be in danger," said the official. "The final decision in such contractual matters is taken by BCCI (COA in this case) in consultation with the team management and selectors."

 

 

Link - https://circleofcricket.com/category/Latest_news/40177/reports-reveal-that-it-was-virat-kohli-who-convinced-ms-dhoni-not-to-retire-yet

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28 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

The logic is that while grooming Pant, the Indian think-tank does not want any other wicketkeeper in the team. And, if Pant suffers any injury or loss of form during this time, then Dhoni can easily come in without any issues," added the source.

Okay....so no other keeper is standby for Pant so that This leach called dhoni can make an entry for t20 wc after Pant is ' niggled out '.

 

These two are making fans turn away in disgust.

Indian cricket is their  personal property now!

 

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16 minutes ago, beetle said:

Okay....so no other keeper is standby for Pant so that This leach called dhoni can make an entry for t20 wc after Pant is ' niggled out '.

 

These two are making fans turn away in disgust.

Indian cricket is their  personal property now!

 

Its vile deeds of Kohli keeps him as number 1 Indian bat. There is millions to be made by maintaining this status. So, no newcomer is going to get any chance unless Kohli is temporarily kicked out of team.

 

Hence I dont blame Dhoni. Blame lies with Kohlis and his greed

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It was only after Virat (Kohli) advised Dhoni not to quit immediately that the latter changed his mind," said a source close to Kohli.

"Virat feels that Dhoni has no fitness issues and can continue till the T20 World Cup next year if required by the team. The logic is that while grooming Pant, the Indian think-tank does not want any other wicketkeeper in the team. And, if Pant suffers any injury or loss of form during this time, then Dhoni can easily come in without any issues," added the source.

Kohli is grade 1 ***************

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4 minutes ago, beetle said:

They both have a nice symbiotic relationship going where they both feed off each other.

The future of Indian team can go to hell as long as these two get to have the biggest pie of the advertising deals.

Two leeches.

Dhoni dropped many players bigger than Dhoni when he was skipper,  so No, Its incorrect notion that Kohli cant drop Dhoni. Or Dhoni just want to stay with Indian team because of money.

 

Believe me when i say it, " Saying no to captain is next to impossible".

 

You curse him, You dislike him, You know your captain is retard, but you dont say it in his face. Dhoni did right thing by taking a break. Hope Kohli gets the message.

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4 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

If BCCI wants Dhoni to play T20 WC then Kohli should retire & give captaincy to Dhoni.  Sick of seeing these 2 in T20 team. Indian cricket will be so better without these two maniacs.  

Compare these two against Dravid, Ganguly who gave up T20 cricket for youngsters .. BCCI should make a rule that nobody above 30 should play T20 World Cup

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