BCCI must pick MS Dhoni without being unfair to KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant: Irfan Pathan

As coronavirus pandemic has brought cricket to a standstill, it has given rise to furr speculation about former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni's career path ahead.  legendary Indian wicketkeeper stepped away from game without much explanation after India's loss to New Zealand in World Cup semi-final of 2019. Dhoni was scheduled to play as Chennai Super Kings' captain in IPL 2020 but since tournament is likely to get cancelled, re is massive uncertainity over MS Dhoni's future.

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Irfan Pathan feels that BCCI should take a call on Dhoni's inclusion

While many experts were expecting MS Dhoni's T20 World Cup participation to be decided by his IPL performance, w that IPL is reportedly getting cancelled, a huge cloud of confusion floats over Dhoni's future. Former Team India all-rounder Irfan Pathan spoke to a leading Indian media daily and shared his views on same. younger Pathan sibling was of opinion that MS Dhoni should be playing in Team India as he is one of India's most treasured active cricketers. Pathan added that BCCI will need to take final call on Dhoni's inclusion keeping in mind KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, who have worked hard and established mselves into team over last year. Pathan only suggested that Dhoni's selection should t be unfair to youngsters.

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KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant: Who is MS Dhoni's ideal replacement?

Over last year, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have been front-runners to be India's next wicketkeeper-batsman, at least in white ball formats. While Pant's irregular form made him lose his place in team, KL Rahul took opportunity to deliver some strong performances with bat and behind stumps. It is possible that Virat Kohli may play KL Rahul as a wicketkeeper-batsman in upcoming T20 World Cup. If MS Dhoni is included in side, KL Rahul may still continue to play as a specialist batsman but Rishabh Pant, on or hand, may completely lose his place in playing XI.

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