Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set for a comeback to professional cricket. The whole cricket world is waiting for D-day. Sanjay Bangar, India’s former batting coach is no exception. Moreover, he tried to identify positive areas in Dhoni’s decision of taking this break.
Bangar on Dhoni’s break
In a TV interview recently, Sanjay Bangar said that Dhoni’s absence from cricket might help Dhoni to reinvent himself. Dhoni He said, “It is tough to find rhythm initially but it can also be a huge advantage. When you are playing international cricket, the amount of pressure you are under, you sort of getting into a tunnel vision with regard to various responsibility and the needs of the team.”
Bangar further added that from a player’s point of view, this break of six or seven months might be helpful in future. It could help the person to start afresh. “So from a player perspective, if he has taken a break for 6-7 months, he has a good chance to rediscover, refresh and reinvent.”
Dhoni to utilize IPL 2020
Dhoni already joined his Chennai team and started his training. He will take to the field on March 29 when Chennai Super Kings will take on the defending Mumbai Indians at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium. Interestingly this IPL will also work as a platform for Dhoni if he wants to send a message to the selectors and team management ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for November 2020 in Australia.
Dhoni took a sabbatical leave after India’s semi-final loss to New Zealand in the World Cup 2019. Post that he went on to extend his leaves and made himself unavailable for selection for the next home series and tours. After a certain period, it was confirmed that Dhoni would make comeback to professional cricket through IPL 2020.
On March 2, Dhoni, as expected, joined his IPL team in Chennai and received a grand welcome by one and all. In a recent interview, he further went on to thank the Chennai franchise for helping him grow as a human being and cricketer.
