Kolkata: Exasperated by the never-ending speculation around his retirement, India’s limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Sunday that being questioned about it at every platform will not change his plan to continue playing for a ‘considerable period’ of time.
“If I say something one month or 15 days back, the answer does not change. It’s irrespective of where I am being asked. It’s as simple as what is your name and I will say MS Dhoni. It will remain the same for a considerable period of time unless you give me a new format,” Dhoni told reporters here ahead of the team’s departure for Bangladesh.
The 34-year-old Dhoni had called time on his Test career in the middle of the away series against Australia in December 2014.
“There will be questions, you send me letters or requisitions. If you have the freedom, it’s not right to ask all types of questions. It’s pretty frustrating answering the same question again and again. If you have proper questions, I will definitely answer,” a visibly annoyed MSD added.
“Anything happens questions are raised in India. If we win the World T20 very comfortably, then questions will be asked whether we have peaked too early. If we lose the final, then we will be asked whether we will be able to take the pressure of a final. The list is endless. If better questions are raised, I will answer 100 per cent for sure,” he further added.
Having won the inaugural World T20 nine years back, the Indian skipper will once again look to reclaim the trophy and the build-up will begin in Bangladesh. Team India have already got into the groove with T20 series wins over Australia (3-0) and Sri Lanka (2-1).
“The good thing is we played three games in Australia and then in India. The players adjusted very quickly. I think that is one of the major positives, we have achieved,” Dhoni pointed out. PTI
