2019 World Cup: India Would Need the Experience of MS Dhoni - Wasim Akram

Pakistan legend, Wasim Akram feels MS Dhoni is a fundamental structure of the Indian team, and he still has a lot of cricket left in him. Wasim further said the Men in Blue would require his experience in the 2019 World Cup in England. Meanwhile, Dhoni is currently not a part of the Indian team and also missed out the recently concluded T20I series against Windies and Australia.

Many of the cricket experts had raised many questions regarding the recent form of MS Dhoni

However, many feel MS Dhoni might not showcase himself in the Indian squad for the next year’s World Cup in England. On the other end, Wasim Akram feels MSD’s form will improve, and India will need his services in the mega event.

“Of course we would want to see Dhoni in the World Cup, form is temporary and class is forever. Dhoni is a match winner, and I still feel there’s a lot of cricket in him, and in England, the team would need Dhoni’s experience,” Wasim Akram told India TV in an exclusive interview.

Moreover, the 52-year-old also added about the possibilities of bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Wasim Akram was also vocal in resuming a good relationship between the two nations. The speedster said he misses being in India and hopes to come back soon.

“You may call Ashes as the ultimate series, but when India play Pakistan, there are over billion of viewers from both nations who are glued to the TV, that’s the pressure. Politics apart, I hope the two teams play soon. I miss being in India, the food, I have many friends, and hopefully things should get better,” the Pakistani bowling legend added.

Furthermore, Wasim also heaped praises on the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli. He said he enjoys watching Kohli’s batting and the way improved in recent times.

“Virat Kohli is the superstar of cricket. He is very consistent. It’s enjoyable to watch him not only in India but on any pitch in the world; it’s fun to watch him and his attitude.” Akram concluded.