The countdown for the T20 World Cup is on. Just after the IPL, The T20 World Cup is aligned after that. Players are performing by giving their best in the ongoing tournament. The selectors are scrutinizing players’ performance. In this IPL, MS Dhoni is in great form of the finisher’s role. Fans are anticipating to see him in the World Cup. Former Indian players gave a big statement on that.
MS Dhoni’s Exceptional Form in IPL 2024:
In the realm of Indian wicketkeeper-batters, a multitude of names clamor for attention from selectors, including Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, another distinguished name has resurfaced—MS Dhoni. Despite ostensibly retiring from international cricket and limiting his appearances to the IPL since 2022, Dhoni exhibits a prowess reminiscent of his prime.
In the ongoing IPL season, Dhoni has surpassed expectations, remaining unbeaten in five innings while amassing a staggering 91 runs off just 35 deliveries, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 260. Stationed lower in the batting order, Dhoni has consistently delivered impactful cameos, reviving memories of his power-hitting prowess from two decades ago.
His resurgence has revitalized Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with his knack for dispatching deliveries into the stands proving decisive in crucial encounters. Notably, his blistering 4-ball 20, including three towering sixes against Hardik Pandya, tilted the scales in CSK’s favor in the IPL Clasico against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI). Despite CSK’s earlier top-order struggles, Dhoni’s quickfire 28 off just 9 balls in a previous match underscores his enduring impact on the team’s fortunes.
Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron on MS Dhoni in the T20 World Cup:
Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron have sparked an intriguing notion: what if the legendary MS Dhoni were to make a surprise return to India’s T20 World Cup squad? Fans have been raising this question for long. They are anticipating for Dhoni’s comeback.
While talking about this matter, former Indian player Irfan Pathan shared his view. He said, “If he says he wants to play the T20 World Cup, no one will deny him that chance. It may not happen, but no one will mind, no one will have a problem with it. The guy is batting so well.”
Varun Aaron said, “We could see a wildcard entry in India’s T20 World Cup squad… MS Dhoni. Actually, it’s the wildest card.”
Virendra Sehwag on Dhoni’s Comeback:
Sehwag emphasized Dhoni’s remarkable strike rate of over 250 and highlighted his unbeaten streak this season, making a compelling case for his inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad, especially considering the caliber of opponents they will face.
Virendra Sehwag said, “MS Dhoni has a strike-rate of over 250 and doesn’t have an average because he hasn’t been dismissed yet. He has hit 87 runs in 34 balls (Prior to the game against LSG last evening) this season. The kind of schedule we have for the T20 World Cup, how many good teams will we be playing against? He won’t get to bat in the first round. Who better than him?”
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