Defending Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Nehra who recently retired from international cricket, on Wednesday said that he sees the wicket-keeper batsman playing till the T20I World Cup in 2020..Dhoni’s recent dip in form in T20Is, former Indian captain were criticised by many from cricket and outside cricket.
Earlier Sehwag,Virat Kohli and others came forward supporting Dhoni.
37-ball 49 by Dhoni in the second T20I in Rajkot against New Zealand where India fell short of 40 runs while chasing down paved way for raising these echoes on him.
“In every house, you need an elder one and he is there. I hope till next two to three years or as long as his body allows he plays. Cricket is a game of conditions definitely and it is not easy to perform. If it was in mind or if I am coach or captain I will be on his head that he has to play. I am not saying he doesn’t perform he has to play. He is the first guy who will raise his hand and say I am retiring if he is not performing. But I personally feel we should leave at MS Dhoni and let him play cricket.He is one guy who is very honest with himself and the country. So, he should definitely play. I see him even to play T20 World Cup in 2020. If I can be a fast bowler at the age of 39. So, with MS Dhoni and his fitness, he can definitely play” Nehra said.
Nehra further added about the comparison between MSD and Virat.He said that no one can compare Dhoni and Kohli because they are two different personalities.
