'MS Dhoni not contemplating retirement, determined to play IPL'
India TV Sports Desk | 08 Jul 2020, 8:57 PMDhoni last played for India in their World Cup 2019 semifinal exit against New Zealand, which was almost a year back
Dhoni last played for India in their World Cup 2019 semifinal exit against New Zealand, which was almost a year back
The cash-rich league was initially scheduled to be played from March 29 but due to coronavirus pandemic the tournament was postponed indefinitely by the BCCI.
Under the stewardship of Dhoni, Chennai have progressed into the playoffs of every edition of the Indian Premier League that they have participated in and have won the title three times.
MS Dhoni is one of the most loved players of the game but the love he received from the people of Chennai is beyond words. After almost 13 years, Chennai Super Kings and Dhoni's name are taken in one breath and for Chennai's people, MSD is their "Thala".
The board's first choice is staging the tournament at home but that is looking increasingly unlikely with India have the third largest case load of coronavirus cases behind Brazil and USA.
The showpiece event, which is currently scheduled to be played Down Under from October 18 till November 15, is set to be postponed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal has said that the board will be preparing for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.
The men's T20 World Cup, which is scheduled for October-November later this year, is reportedly set to be postponed this week.
Pat Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 15.5 crore (AUD 3.17 million), making him the highest-paid foreign player in the history of the league.
The team comprised of some formidable cricketers while also missing out on some of the big names.
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