Published 19:02 IST, July 23rd 2020

MS Dhoni has been excluded from India's training camp at Motera Stadium; Here's why

2011 World Cup-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not be a part of the Indian team's training camp at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Team India are reportedly set to to resume training with a national camp at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. dates are yet to be finalised for same.  Virat & Co. will be seen toger on field for first time in nearly five months as all cricketing events had come to a standstill due to ongoing global pandemic. However, it has also been learned that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will t be a part of setup. 

Why Dhoni is t in scheme of things?

MS Dhoni's exclusion might come as a surprise for many die-hard fans of game, but re is a reason why veteran stumper is t a part of setup. Mahi was left out of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s central contract list for 2020-21 season as he had t played any competitive cricket after India's heartbreaking World Cup 2019 exit on July 10, 2019, and has been on a sabbatical from game since n. As per reports, only BCCI contracted players will be a part of national training camp in Ahmedabad.

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2011 World Cup-winning skipper was all set to lead Chennai Super Kings in 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29  but has been suspended indefinitely as of w due to ongoing global pandemic. CSK were all set to lock horns against ir arch-rivals and defending champions Mumbai Indians in tournament opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium At same time, MS was also going to make his return to competitive cricket. 

Meanwhile, according to multiple sources, it has been learned that 13th edition of IPL will be played in UAE from September 26 to vember 7 and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is waiting for government's permission for same.

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At same time neir team manment r cricket board itself has confirmed anything on MS Dhoni's future in 22 yards. 

READ: Sudeep Tyagi Reveals Why Legendary Stumper MS Dhoni's Cricketing Mind Is 'unmatched'

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19:02 IST, July 23rd 2020