BCCI wishes to host farewell match for MS Dhoni

BCCI wishes to host farewell match for MS Dhoni

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Former India Captain MS Dhoni

Former India captain MS Dhoni puts a full stop on his international career, announced his retirement on August 15 and following it the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen to host a farewell match for him.

Senior official says they will talk to Dhoni about the possible match during IPL

MS Dhoni

A senior BCCI official said that the board will talk to Dhoni and plan accordingly.

“There is no series right now, maybe after IPL. We will see what can be done because Dhoni has done a lot for the nation and he deserves all the respect. We always wanted to have a farewell match for him but Dhoni is a different player. He announced his retirement when nobody was thinking of it,” the official said to IANS.

When asked if they had talked to Dhoni, the official said, “No, but surely we will speak to him during IPL and that would be the right place to get his opinion about a match or series. Well, there will be a proper felicitation ceremony for him no matter if he agrees on it or not. That will be our honour to felicitate him.”

Dhoni was last seen in action in 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. However, Dhoni is one of the greatest cricketers who ended their career without getting farewell.

Dhoni who led team India to triumphs in the ICC World Cup T20 (2007), ICC World Cup (2011) and ICC Champions Trophy (2013), had not played for India after the team’s exits in the semifinal of 2019 World Cup against New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Dhoni is currently in Chennai and preparing for the upcoming IPL season which will commence on September 19 in UAE.

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