Published 17:50 IST, April 13th 2020

Nasser Hussain says the cricket fans will be at loss if MS Dhoni is pushed into retirement

Former English skipper Nasser Hussain said that the cricket fans will be at loss if 2011 World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni is pushed into retirement

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Nasser Hussain has been one of best captains to have led England team and has recently urged passionate cricket fans t to push former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni into retirement. Dhoni is arguably best Indian captain of all time and to date remains only captain to have won all major ICC trophies which include ICC World T20 2007, ICC Test mace in 2009, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 & ICC Champions Trophy 2013. In addition to all se, MSD has also led India to Asia Cup triumphs in 2010 and 2016 (T20I format) respectively.

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'Once in a generation': Nasser Hussain

During a recent interaction on a cricket segment which is hosted by official broadcasters of IPL, Nasser Hussain reckoned that MS Dhoni is still good eugh to get into Indian side. He n mentioned that what he has seen Dhoni, he still thinks that veteran stumper has a huge amount to offer to Indian cricket. Meanwhile, Hussain also highlighted one of Dhoni's failures in 2019 World Cup (run chase against England) but in general, Mahi is still a really good talent.

former English skipper also warned fans to be careful what y wish for by saying that once MSD is gone, re is chance of getting him back. ex-number three batsman also added that are some legends of game who are once in a generation cricketers and 2011 World Cup-winning skipper should t be pushed into retirement early. cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst furr added that only former Indian skipper himself kws his mental state and in end selectors select.

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MS Dhoni & IPL 2020

Coming back to Dhoni, he was all set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020 tournament opener against defending champions at Wankhede Stadium which was originally supposed to get underway on March 29 but has been tentatively postponed to April 15 due to coronavirus fear. Should 13th edition of IPL take place, n MSD will be hoping to lead 'Yellow Army' to ir fourth IPL title. 

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At same time, Mahi will also be seen on cricket field for first time after that heartbreaking World Cup 2019 semi-final loss at hands of New Zealand in July last year. Ever since that contest, 2011 World Cup-winning skipper has t donned Indian jersey and has also been on a sabbatical from game. 

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17:50 IST, April 13th 2020