Published 18:26 IST, April 4th 2020
MS Dhoni named captain in Wasim Jaffer's All-Time ODI Team; THIS cricketer isn't included
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was appointed as captain in ex-Test batsman Wasim Jaffer's All-Time ODI XI on social media recently
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni has mand to find a very important place in veteran Test batsman Wasim Jaffer's All-Time ODI XI. Dhoni has been on a sabbatical from game ever since India's 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand in July last year. He was all set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020 but tournament has been postponed to April 15 due to COVID-19 that has made a huge impact all over world.
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MS Dhoni leads Wasim Jaffer's All-Time ODI XI
Taking to micro-blogging site, Jaffer had made his ODI XI after which he asked fans what ir playing XI were and promised m all that he will retweet ones he likes.
ex-Ranji Trophy winner's ODI XI includes likes of Indian batting megastars Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards, Indian skipper Virat Kohli, South African batting maestro AB de Villiers, English all-rounder Ben Stokes, legendary West Indian pacer Joel Garner, Pakistani swing legend Wasim Akram, Aussie greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. Meanwhile, MSD was named as captain and wicket-keeper batsman of team.
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However, to some fans' dismay, Sri Lanka's legendary opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya, who was instrumental in Sri Lanka winning 1996 World Cup wasn't included in Wasim Jaffer's all-time ODI team
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Stakeholders looking at September-vember window for IPL 2020
As per reports, stakeholders are looking at September-vember window later this year to make IPL 2020 season happen. organisers are keen on having a go at this plan even if it’s a short season without foreign players.
According to a leading media network, source said that eir way, one thing remains clear. source added that IPL 2020 takes precedence whenever markets open. That’s because IPL 2020 remains elephant in room rar than BCCI forcing it.
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If IPL 2020 indeed takes place without overseas players, re are fears that tournament may lose its charm. According to a BCCI official, it would be exactly like ar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy if foreign cricketers don’t play ir trade in IPL 2020. However, IPL officials are still optimistic and are hopeful that presence of top India stars at IPL 2020 will be eugh to attract fans to stadiums.
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(Im Courtesy: AP)
18:26 IST, April 4th 2020