Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all set to play in the T20 World Cup for India in the year 2020 had the marquee event not been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic, former Team India selector Sarandeep Singh has said.&nbsp;With cricket, like other sports, coming&nbsp;to a screeching halt due to the pandemic, all the series and major events were either cancelled or postponed. Dhoni went on to announce his international retirement on August 15, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dhoni last played for India in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019 versus New Zealand and then opted for a sabbatical from the game.&nbsp;Sarandeep has now said that Dhoni was one of the fittest players in the Indian dressing room while revealing the former India skipper was in contention to play the T20 World Cup which could have been his last major tournament for India.&nbsp;

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“Definitely, he would have played (had COVID-19 not interrupted). We were also thinking that he should have definitely played the World T20. He was fit. There was no reason for him to not play. We always see the fitness of the players first to see how long they can play. And Mahi was the fittest. He never took a break from practice. Even in optional practice, Mahi was there. And you see it never happened that he missed a game because of injury. That’s why he got so much respect from everyone,” Sarandeep, former India selector,&nbsp;told&nbsp;Sportskeeda.&nbsp;

The former India selector went on to add that all the members of the selection committee thought that Dhoni deserved to play the T20 World Cup for what he has achieved for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

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“We always felt that a player who played so much for India and won so many trophies – there’s not a single trophy he hasn’t won – deserved that chance. It was my personal opinion and opinion of everyone in the selection committee that MS Dhoni should have played the World T20,” said Sarandeep.&nbsp;

Dhoni continues to be a part of the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings and will be seen in the 14 edition of the cash-rich tournament.&nbsp;

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all set to play in the T20 World Cup for India in the year 2020 had the marquee event not been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic, former Team India selector Sarandeep Singh has said.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all set to play in the T20 World Cup for India in the year 2020 had the marquee event not been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic, former Team India selector Sarandeep Singh has said. With cricket, like other sports, coming to a screeching halt due to the pandemic, all the series and major events were either cancelled or postponed. Dhoni went on to announce his international retirement on August 15, 2020. Dhoni last played for India in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019 versus New Zealand and then opted for a sabbatical from the game. Sarandeep has now said that Dhoni was one of the fittest players in the Indian dressing room while revealing the former India skipper was in contention to play the T20 World Cup which could have been his last major tournament for India. ALSO READ: Can't wait to share dressing room with the likes of Kohli, says Rahul Tewatia “Definitely, he would have played (had COVID-19 not interrupted). We were also thinking that he should have definitely played the World T20. He was fit. There was no reason for him to not play. We always see the fitness of the players first to see how long they can play. And Mahi was the fittest. He never took a break from practice. Even in optional practice, Mahi was there. And you see it never happened that he missed a game because of injury. That’s why he got so much respect from everyone,” Sarandeep, former India selector, told Sportskeeda. The former India selector went on to add that all the members of the selection committee thought that Dhoni deserved to play the T20 World Cup for what he has achieved for the Men in Blue. ALSO READ: Will take a call on county stint after IPL, says CSK's latest recruit Cheteshwar Pujara “We always felt that a player who played so much for India and won so many trophies – there’s not a single trophy he hasn’t won – deserved that chance. It was my personal opinion and opinion of everyone in the selection committee that MS Dhoni should have played the World T20,” said Sarandeep. Dhoni continues to be a part of the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings and will be seen in the 14 edition of the cash-rich tournament.

MS Dhoni would have played T20 World Cup in 2020, says former Team India selector

A lot has been said about MS Dhoni’s future with the Indian cricket team since he last played for the Men in Blue in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2019. Dhoni was supposed to return to the cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but the current situation surrounding the novel coronavirus has torn apart every plan-sheet.&nbsp;

Former Indian skipper and a legend of the gentlemen’s game, Sunil Gavaskar has opined on whether he sees Dhoni in the Team India squad for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2020 which is scheduled to be played in Australia in the month of October.

Gavaskar has said that even though he would like to see Dhoni playing in the T20 World Cup, it is highly unlikely that he would be slotted into the squad. Gavaskar further said that Team India has moved on from Dhoni.&nbsp;

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<h2>"It’s highly unlikely to happen"</h2>

Commenting on why Dhoni hasn’t announced his retirement despite taking such a lengthy sabbatical from the game, Gavaskar said that Dhoni is not someone who will make a big announcement while adding he thinks the veteran gloveman will silently walk away from the gentlemen’s game.

“I would certainly like to see Dhoni in India’s World Cup squad but it’s highly unlikely to happen. The team has moved on. Dhoni is not someone to make big announcements so I reckon he would silently retire from the game,” Gavaskar told a news daily.

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While there have been mixed opinions relating to whether Dhoni should make Team India comeback or not, domestic legend Wasim Jaffer said that it is a no-brainer to pick Dhoni as he would bring experience and expertise behind the stumps while supporting the likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Jaffer said that Dhoni’s addition would add an extra dimension to the Indian squad.

A lot has been said about MS Dhoni’s future with the Indian cricket team since he last played for the Men in Blue in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2019. Dhoni was supposed to return to the cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but the current situation surrounding the novel coronavirus has torn apart every plan-sheet.

A lot has been said about MS Dhoni’s future with the Indian cricket team since he last played for the Men in Blue in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2019. Dhoni was supposed to return to the cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but the current situation surrounding the novel coronavirus has torn apart every plan-sheet. Former Indian skipper and a legend of the gentlemen’s game, Sunil Gavaskar has opined on whether he sees Dhoni in the Team India squad for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2020 which is scheduled to be played in Australia in the month of October. Gavaskar has said that even though he would like to see Dhoni playing in the T20 World Cup, it is highly unlikely that he would be slotted into the squad. Gavaskar further said that Team India has moved on from Dhoni. ALSO READ: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju provides update on future of IPL 2020 "It’s highly unlikely to happen" Commenting on why Dhoni hasn’t announced his retirement despite taking such a lengthy sabbatical from the game, Gavaskar said that Dhoni is not someone who will make a big announcement while adding he thinks the veteran gloveman will silently walk away from the gentlemen’s game. “I would certainly like to see Dhoni in India’s World Cup squad but it’s highly unlikely to happen. The team has moved on. Dhoni is not someone to make big announcements so I reckon he would silently retire from the game,” Gavaskar told a news daily. ALSO READ: Kevin Pietersen reaches out to India on coronavirus awareness in Hindi While there have been mixed opinions relating to whether Dhoni should make Team India comeback or not, domestic legend Wasim Jaffer said that it is a no-brainer to pick Dhoni as he would bring experience and expertise behind the stumps while supporting the likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Jaffer said that Dhoni’s addition would add an extra dimension to the Indian squad.

Should MS Dhoni play in ICC T20 World Cup 2020? Sunil Gavaskar gives his take

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MS Dhoni would have played T20 World Cup in 2020, says former Team India selector

Should MS Dhoni play in ICC T20 World Cup 2020? Sunil Gavaskar gives his take