The most formidable finisher in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, as far as statistics are concerned, MS Dhoni has rolled back the years with his performances this year. The veteran wicket-keeper batter is dealing in boundaries, scoring runs over a strike-rate of 250 while he is yet to be dismissed this year. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors look to narrow down their search for the 15 players for the T20 World Cup 2024, some experts have floated the idea of selecting MS Dhoni.
In a chat on Star Sports, the likes of Irfan Pathan and Aaron Finch discussed the possibility of putting MS Dhoni as a ‘wildcard’ for the T20 World Cup.
“We could see a wildcard entry in India’s T20 World Cup squad… MS Dhoni,” former Australia captain Aaron Finch exclaimed to Star Sports, calling the suggestion as “the wildest card.”
Irfan Pathan also feels the idea is something that no one will mind. “If he says he wants to play the T20 World Cup, no one will deny him that chance…no one will mind, no one will have a problem with it. The guy is batting so well.”
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also spoke about the possibility on Cricbuzz, highlighting the staggering numbers the Thala has this year.
“MS Dhoni has a strike-rate of over 250 and doesn’t have an average because he hasn’t been dismissed yet,” Sehwag asserted.
Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma was also asked about the possibility of bringing Dhoni back from retirement for the T20 World Cup, considering his form. Rohit, in a candid chat with Adam Gilchrist, suggested that it’s going to be quite tough to convince Dhoni for such a decision. But, the possibility of getting another veteran, Dinesh Karthik, ready for the showpiece event is higher.
