Dhoni, 38, has been on a sabbatical since India’s exit from the World Cup after losing the semi-final clash to New Zealand.
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly. (File Photo: IANS)
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-elect and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said he will see what MS Dhoni wants, before commenting on whether the wicketkeeper-batsman captain should call it a day or not. Meanwhile, Ganguly also said that he will speak to the selectors about Dhoni’s future before giving his views during the meeting on 24 October.
It is to note that Dhoni, 38, has been on a sabbatical since India’s exit from the World Cup after losing the semi-final clash to New Zealand and since then, talks of his retirement from international cricket have been rife.
“I will find out from the selectors when I meet them on 24th. I will find out what the selectors are thinking. Then I will put my opinion,” Ganguly told reporters at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) premises in Kolkata.
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“Let’s see what Dhoni wants,” he added.
Asked if a cricketer can take such a long break, Ganguly said, “I was nowhere in picture (when it transpired). So my first selection committee meeting will be on 24th.”
India’s T20 squad selection for the Bangladesh home series will take place in Mumbai on 24 October after Ganguly is officially appointed the President of BCCI on 23 October.
India will play Bangladesh in three T20Is starting 3 November and two Tests.
Talking about team India, they have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match Test series against South Africa. The two teams meet next in Ranchi for the third rubber on 19 October.
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