MS Dhoni: There is currently no clarification on whether Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the 2023 season. Dhoni himself also avoided questions about his retirement from IPL during the toss in the match against Lucknow, but it is certain that his time as a player in the IPL is coming to an end. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has made a big statement about Dhoni.
Sunil Gavaskar’s statement about MS Dhoni’s coaching future
Gavaskar is currently doing commentary on Star Sports during the IPL. During a program on this channel, he was asked whether Dhoni could become the coach of Team India. Gavaskar replied, “Definitely, we want Mahendra Singh Dhoni for some time. We will see later about him becoming the coach of Team India.”
The potential of MS Dhoni as a future coach for Team India
If Dhoni is made the coach or mentor of Team India in the future, it will not be a new experience for him. He has already played the role of Team India’s mentor in the T20 World Cup played in the UAE in 2021. At that time, Virat Kohli was the captain of Team India and Ravi Shastri was the head coach. However, the team could not do anything special in the World Cup.
Currently, the head coach of the Indian team is Rahul Dravid, who is the best person for the post in the current era. His experience as a player and coach in international cricket is extensive. He has groomed dozens of players playing in the IPL and for Team India. But after Dravid, Dhoni will be the best person for the post of Team India coach.
There are many reasons behind this. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a very high stature in Indian cricket, and every player respects him. Additionally, he excels in strategy, the art of using players, and improving under pressure. These qualities make him the best candidate for the coach of Team India.