Former Indian World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni is out of the game for a long time which has been extended due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, according to a recent report from Sportskeeda, Dhoni is eyeing to return to the game after the pandemic gets over. Dhoni is even interested to participate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020/21.
MS Dhoni last time played the cricket match during the heartbreaking semi-final defeat for India (against New Zealand) in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on 10th July 2019. Since then, he hasn’t played a cricket match yet. The wicketkeeper-batsman hasn’t also clarified about his international cricket future.
However, he has confirmed to return to the game during the IPL 2020 as he was getting ready to lead his team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) again but the coronavirus pandemic has postponed the tournament. Due to the postponement of the IPL 2020, the wait for Dhoni’s return to the game has been extended for an indefinite period.
MS Dhoni has always expressed his interest in giving back to state cricket
But, according to the recent report from Sportskeeda, Dhoni is eyeing to return to the T20 cricket as soon as possible. The senior wicketkeeper-batsman has reportedly expressed his interest to play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the next season, which means we can see him play for Jharkhand. He is likely to decide on it after the lockdown period gets over.
A source said according to Sportskeeda, “Dhoni has been training in the JSCA international complex now and then and has been in touch with JSCA officials. He has expressed his interest to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy next year, even JSCA put forward the proposal to him. He has always expressed his interest in giving back to state cricket. He will take a decision post lockdown about this, there is no hurry either. He wants to be match ready for the IPL, and will use the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as practice.”
MS Dhoni has participated in the domestic T20 cricket competition for only one season and that was during the Inter-State T20 Tournament 2007. Playing for Jharkhand, Dhoni scored 123 runs in four matches (average 61.50) of that tournament.