'Dhoni unlikely to be part of India's future plans', hints MSK Prasad

Chief selector of Indian Cricket team, MSK Pras on Thursday, October 24, said  selectors have been focussing on Rishabh pant as team's first wicketkeeper post World Cup this year. In light of giving opportunities to youngsters, Pras hinted that former skipper MS Dhoni's comeback is unlikely as team is 'moving on'. MSK Pras anunced India's squ for upcoming series against Banglesh at home beginning on vember 3. Captain Virat Kohli has been rested for T20 series and ace batsmen Rohit Sharma will be taking over his duties in his place. 

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MSK Pras backs Pant

Pras, while speaking to media on Friday, October 25, said, "This is our clear thought process that post-World Cup we are focusing on Rishabh Pant only. I me it very clear post World Cup that we are moving on. We are giving opportunities to youngsters and see that y establish mselves in side. With Rishabh Pant doing so well and even Sanju Samson coming into side, I am sure you must be understanding our thought process."

Sanju Samson, who plays for Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL) has been brought up as second wicketkeeper for T20 series. Pras also ded that view of giving more opportunities to youngsters has been endorsed by Dhoni himself in past and that former captain is always welcome in team, as and when he wishes to make his comeback but we have laid our plans for future. "Wher he wants to play domestic cricket, or retire, it is purely his personal call. We have alrey laid our romap for future, I am sure you can understand our thought process and see it in way that we are selecting teams."

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MSK Pras also reflected upon Pant's selection in team despite his poor performances. Pras backed Pant and said perhaps he hasn't me most of his opportunities post-World Cup and mitted that time and patience were essential to allow young talent to flourish. 

Squ for Banglesh Tests:  Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Saha (wk), R Jeja, R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

Squ for Banglesh T20Is: Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant(wk), Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur

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