Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the most successful captain of Indian cricket team till date. Crossing one milestone to another, he has taken Indian team to a whole different level on the global map, not just with his incredible captaincy but also as an extraordinary batsman who has an unmatched capability of batting under extreme pressure.
This alone should be enough to credit this man the right to decide when he should hang his boots. One shouldn’t really force him.
Moving on to the next point. After giving up his captainship to Virat Kohli, Dhoni has been performing even better both in ODI and T20 format. Plus, yes there are many good wicket keepers in line—but they all simply can’t match Dhoni. And not to mention, even when not a captain, Dhoni plays a crucial role for the entire team, with Kohli consulting him on field before making any decision. (We’re all still in awe with his instincts about DRS).
So NO!!!! Even at 36 years, Dhoni is the backbone of the entire team, contributing immensely from every angle. We all should just stop scanning him obsessively on his performance. He’s doing good— just as good as any youngster who would replace him. Plus, the psychological impact he brings on the opponents—a new player can’t do that!
We should let Dhoni decide himself when he wants to retire.
