Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been in the news off late for his relatively slow knock during the 2nd T20I against New Zealand which eventually cost India the game in the end. Dhoni wasted quite a few deliveries as India was in pursuit of a target of 197 runs. He failed to unleash the big shots when it mattered the most and despite scoring 49 of 37 deliveries it primarily of no use.
Many former cricketers including the likes of VVS Laxman and Ajit Agarkar have questioned his place in the T20I squad while some has spoken in favour of Dhoni saying his performance will be necessary for the team in the lead up to the 2019 World Cup. When the man himself was asked for his views, he was cool as usual and said that everyone is entitled to give their views which should be respected.
Following the limited overs series against the Black Caps, Dhoni has been spending some quality time with his family. Recently he posted a video on his Instagram handle where he is seen training his dogs. He also inaugurated his cricket academy in Dubai.
Meanwhile, Dhoni’s wife turned 29 on Sunday, and the duo spent their time together. A video which was shared by one of Dhoni’s fan pages showed Sakshi cutting the cake and Dhoni feeds her the first piece. The tweet from the fan page read, – ‘Here comes Birthday celebration of our queen @SaakshiSRawat ? Thank you @sapnabhavnani #Dhoni’
Here comes Birthday celebration of our queen @SaakshiSRawat ?
Thank you @sapnabhavnani#Dhoni pic.twitter.com/GIw6ISENj9— MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) November 19, 2017
Dhoni will next be seen in action during the limited overs series against Sri Lanka comprising of 3 ODI’s and as many T20I’s. It will be a vital series for Dhoni not only because he has been under the pump but also because that the six matches will be the last series ahead of the tough and gruelling tour of South Africa beginning earlier in January.
