Return of the prodigal

Bangalore: India’s limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to feature in domestic cricket after a gap of eight years as he is likely to play for Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy next month in case the Pakistan series does not happen. Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) secretary Rajesh Verma said Tuesday that the star cricketer has expressed his desire to play for the state team. “We have spoken to Dhoni and he has said that in all likelihood he will be available (if there’s no Pakistan series) to play for Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Trophy. We have not discussed as to how many matches he will play or whether he would like to lead the side. But if he wants obviously, he will lead the side,” Verma said. Dhoni last played for Jharkhand in the 2007 East Zone leg of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Championships in Kolkata after India had been knocked out of the World Cup.