MS Dhoni keen on Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy appearance to prepare for next IPL: Report

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni may t get to play in IPL 2020, but could still give a lot of his admirers something to cheer about. Dhoni's exile could end if Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy is played once India lockdown ends as dynamic cricketer has expressed his desire to play in it. MS Dhoni has t appeared on a cricket field since loss in 2019 World Cup semifinal and was all set to make his comeback with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2020. 38-year-old has only played tournament once and it was back in 2007. That year, MS Dhoni played four matches for Jharkhand, scoring 123 runs at an aver of 61.50.

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MS Dhoni's participation in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy

According to a report published by Sportskeeda, MS Dhoni has talked to Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) about his decision to play for Jharkhand in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy. reports also says that Dhoni might be taking decision after India lockdown ends. A source close to Jharkhand State Cricket Association said that MS Dhoni has been in touch with JSCA officials and also trained in JSCA International Complex in Ranchi before India lockdown.

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source also added that MS Dhoni has always expressed his interest in giving back to state cricket and he will take a decision post lockdown. source furr said that MS Dhoni wants to be match ready for IPL and will use Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy as practice tournament before IPL.

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MS Dhoni eyes India comeback with IPL

IPL 2020 was seen as a perfect platform for MS Dhoni to make his return to national side. MS Dhoni was set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020 edition before coronavirus pandemic forced BCCI to postpone tournament until furr tice. Before postponement, MS Dhoni attended CSK training camp in Chennai, which was later called off.

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CSK is one of most consistent team in history of IPL and has regularly featured in kckout rounds of tournament. Under MS Dhoni's leadership, CSK has won 3 IPL titles, which is second-most by any team behind Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians.