Sakshi laughs off Dhoni rumours on retirement

Kolkata, June 1: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife Sakshi on Sunday expressed astonishment on rumours about her husband’s retirement on social media, clearly indicating that the former India captain is still eyeing a return to the national team.

Dhoni has been away from cricket for over a year now. He last played for India during the World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand and since then his future has been a constant speculation as he did not find a place in the BCCI’s centrally contracted players list.

“He is low profile. During the lockdown he had no presence on the social media. I don’t know where these things come

— on talk about husband M. S. Dhoni’s retirement

from. I just don’t know,” Sakshi said during an Instagram Live hosted by Chennai Super Kings.

“See if you have to be prepared for these things when you have social media exposure... People have their opinions. Two days ago when that Dhoni ‘retires’ was trending, the message was put out... Whenever anything happens, I start getting calls and messages,” she added.

The speculation further gained steam with uncertainty surrounding this year’s IPL in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic as it is believed that Dhoni is eyeing a return to the Indian team through the cash-rich T20 league.

“We of course miss CSK, still wondering whether IPL going to happen or not. My daughter also asking ‘when it will happen?’ Let’s see...,” Sakshi said.

But if there is no cricket, the entire family plans to hit the hills in Uttarakhand. — PTI