MS Dhoni to play the WT20 cup next year? Sourav Ganguly responds

BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, on Sunday, addressed media soon after board's Annual General Meeting (AGM). While addressing media, Ganguly responded to frequently asked questions by fans across country about former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to cricket after his sabbatical.

When asked if Dhoni would play upcoming T20 World Cup, Ganguly said, "Please ask Dhoni."

former India skipper has been out of game since World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, earlier this year. 

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January tak mat poocho': MS Dhoni

"January tak mat poocho (don't ask me till January)," said Dhoni at an event, earlier on Wednesday. before questions on his sabbatical, which started with India's semifinal ouster from World Cup in July, could even be thrown at him. On Tuesday, a source close to former India captain said he will take a call on his future after next year's Indian Premier League (IPL). He has missed tour of West Indies and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh.  38-year-old, who captains Chennai Super Kings in IPL, will miss limited-overs home assignment against West Indies starting December 6 and comprising three T20 Internationals and an equal number of one-dayers. National selection committee chairman MSK Prasad has already made it clear that panel has "moved on" and Dhoni is aware of its intent to blood youngsters such as Rishabh Pant keeping in mind next year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

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Dhoni was seen training with Jharkhand's under-23 team in Ranchi few days back, triggering a fresh round of speculation on a possible comeback. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly earlier stated that Dhoni will get respect that a player of his stature deserves and had ruled out an immediate retirement by celebrated wicketkeeper-batsman."You kw champions don't finish quickly," he had stated when he took over as Board President last month. One of biggest names in Indian cricket, Dhoni led India to two world titles -- 2007 World T20 in South Africa and 2011 ODI World Cup at home.

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