The corona virus has brought all sports activities to a halt and players are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the pandemic. BCCI postponed the scheduled Indian Premier League to the end of April. BCCI would face a huge lose if the upcoming IPL went down.

Dhoni’s future depends on IPL 2020

The former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was last seen in action against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup semifinal, a game India lost. He made himself unavailable for India’s international assignments post the WC exit and was eventually dropped from the BCCI’s list of centrally contracted players in January.

As pointed out by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and India head coach Ravi Shastri, “Dhoni’s international future depends on his performances in IPL 2020 which comes in to consider him in T20 World Cup planned later this year in Australia”.

Irfan Pathan’s suggestion

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has expresses his thoughts on MS Dhoni’s possible Team India future. He also claimed that the former Team India skipper should definitely play for the Men In Blue again but only after a total evaluation of the players who have been performing well during Dhoni’s absence.

“He obviously needs to play. If he does, he should for India. He is the most amazing cricketer we have. He has been fantastic for the country. He has given so much to the world of cricket,” Irfan told the New Indian Express.

“But if he is just drafted in, will it be fair for those who have been playing regularly is an important question. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have been playing consistently for a year. So, this question needs to be answered by the board,” he added.

Dhoni’s future carrier gets doubtful as the IPL is in verge of getting cancelled. Previously Indian former player Sunil Gavaskar insist Dhoni to retire. Where Australian bowler Brad Hogg too express his thoughts on Dhoni’s return.

Raising his concerns over the current COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, the former all-rounder said: “It is very important that all governments take proper measures. Sporting activities should obviously be postponed. Nothing is bigger than life. Like the postponement of IPL, everyone should consider the situation every month.”

“Be it ICC or any national board, all organizations need to see the situation in Australia (for the T20 World Cup) every three, four weeks and then make a decision. If something has to be deferred or canceled, so be it.”

“You cannot do anything because you need to save lives, which should be the most important thing on everybody’s mind at the moment,” he added.

MS Dhoni – Youth icon

The former Indian skipper MS Dhoni who was well known for his “cool” attitude was last seen in action against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup semifinal, a game India lost. He made himself unavailable for India’s international assignments post the WC exit and was eventually dropped from the BCCI’s list of centrally contracted players in January.

As pointed out by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and India head coach Ravi Shastri, Dhoni’s international future depends on his performances in IPL 2020 which comes in to consider him in T20 World Cup planned later this year in Australia.

Dhoni remains favourite forever

Though Dhoni didn’t played any matches in the past eight months, he continues to be one of the the most popular cricketers around the globe.

Australia’s head coach Justin Langer said that they are in need of finisher like MS Dhoni in the limited overs match. MS Dhoni still considered as one of the best finisher in the world cricket.

IPL postponed due to corona virus

Due to the spread of corona virus the scheduled sports event has been postponed in order to maintain social distancing. As BCCI postponed 13th edition of Indian Premier League the cricket players isolate them self in order to avoid the spread.

Where the players use social media to entertain their fans, earlier Indian all rounder Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya post a tweet to create awareness on corona virus spread and importance of the self isolation.

Wasim Jaffer’s throwback memory on Dhoni

In that order former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer conducts a question and answer session in twitter. Where a fan took to his Twitter handle and shared a still of MS Dhoni. Furthermore, he questioned Wasim Jaffer about his favorite memory along with the former Indian skipper. The fan post read, “Favourite memory with MS Dhoni..”

Soon, Wasim Jaffer took to his Twitter handle, who shared dressing room with Dhoni during his early days, recalled that all he wanted was to “make 30 lakh from playing cricket” so that he could live a peaceful life in Ranchi. Jaffer, who retired from all forms of cricket earlier this month, was interacting with his fans on micro-blogging site Twitter.

In his 1st or 2nd year in Indian team, I remember he said, he wants to make 30lakhs from playing cricket so he can live peacefully rest of his life in Ranchi 😅😃

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 28, 2020

IPL postponed

The most awaited moment for Dhoni’s fan scattered after BCCI announcement of IPL postpone. BCCI postponed IPL 2020 to mid of April in concern to avoid the spread of corona virus. Due to the increase in corona virus infection Indian government announced a 21 day lock down thus the execution of postponed IPL seems doubtful.

BCCI comes up with an new idea to host the tournament in order to prevent the huge money loss. This IPL plays a crucial role in Dhoni’s future carrier in Indian team.

Dhoni’s absence

Since India’s semi-final exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 against New Zealand in August last year, Dhoni made himself unavailable for selection. During his break from cricket, the 38-year-old also served for the Indian Army too.

In his absence Pant and KL Rahul’s name were enrolled and gave a chance to prove them self. Where KL Rahul use this golden opportunity and show his best as compared with Pant. Recently in an interview Indian former player Virender Sehwag advice Indian team to go along with their current squad where Indian domestic legend Wasim Jaffer defends Dhoni and points the importance for his presence.

Australian bowler Brad Hogg and Indian former player Sunil Gavaskar too suggest MS Dhoni to retire from International cricket.

Harsha Bhogle’s view on Dhoni’s return

In a recent interaction with Cricbuzz, renowned sports presenter Harsha Bhogle has opined that he doesn’t see Dhoni taking part in the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2020.

Bhogle didn’t question the 38-year old player’s skill to press a case in the national team but laid emphasis on how his gut makes him feel that Dhoni wouldn’t be looking at the showpiece event in Australia later this year.

“It’s absolutely impossible to know what Dhoni is thinking, don’t think even Dhoni’s shadows know what he is thinking. That’s how close he keeps his cards to his chest.

“But this is my gut feel. I had said it when he gave up the captaincy, or when he walked away from Test cricket… just like that Dhoni won’t grandstand his exit. One day you will realise that Dhoni is gone. That he has quietly slipped away and doing his own thing and that is why my gut feel is that his India ambitions might be over. I don’t think Dhoni would be looking to September-October, October-November for the ICC T20 World Cup. Maybe, if he had a great IPL, he might. But my gut feel is that it was beyond him,” Bhogle was quoted as saying.

The deadly corona virus has pushed the whole world to halt and to postpone the scheduled events. Many countries imposed a total lock down and even restricts foreigners to enter inside their country.

Dhoni’s possible return

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni eventually seen in action in the 2019 world cup semi finals against New Zealand where India lost the match. Dhoni himself made unavailable for the further International matches after that.

Dhoni is expected to make his way back to the competitive games through the IPL 2020. But due to coronavirus pandemic the IPL has been postponed to mid of April. BCCI also released a new update to host the IPL at the end of April or at the beginning of May.

BCCI assured that Dhoni’s performance in IPL would have a chance to bring him back to the squad. But with uncertainty over the tournament this year, Dhoni’s plans might have taken a big hit.

Dhoni’s Childhood coach statement

While it looks his T20 World Cup hopes solely depends upon the IPL, his childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee still believes that the cricketer will find a place in the team.

“In the current scenario, IPL looks unlikely and we will have to wait for BCCI’s call. His (Dhoni’s) position will become tough obviously. But my sixth sense says he will get a chance in the T20 World Cup, which will be his last,” Banerjee told PTI.

MS Dhoni decides to retire

Due to the corona pandemic Indian government announced a 21 day lock down, which coincide with the “postponed IPL” date. Thus BCCI decide to host it at the end of April or at the beginning of May.

Previously Indian former players Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag suggest dhoni to retire. Australian bowler Brad Hogg too believe in same.

The 13th season of the Indian Premier League would have played a vital role in deciding if Dhoni would board the flight to Australia later this year or not. If the cash-rich league gets abandoned, it will become nearly improbable for Dhoni to play the T20 World Cup.

Going by reports in Sportskeeda, Dhoni has informed his near and dear ones regarding his international retirement. While he is yet to inform the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) regarding his decision, a source in privy to the legendary cricketer revealed that he was waiting for IPL 2020 before taking a call.

“Officially, he [MS Dhoni] is yet to have a word with the BCCI officials, but he has revealed his mind to his close friends. When time comes, he will reveal it all. Otherwise [without IPL 2020], he would have announced his retirement a long time ago,” the source was quoted as saying by Sportskeeda.