Fans Slam David Lloyd After He Mocks MS Dhoni's Decision To Serve Army
Published - 22 Jul 2019, 12:05 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:15 AM
Former India skipper MS Dhoni‘s decision to take a two-month break from cricket in order to serve army has drawn mixed reactions. While the majority has lauded the former India skipper for his decision, few others think that Dhoni’s priority has changed. The veteran star has been facing criticism from all around in recent times.
In fact, the speculations were rife that he would retire from international cricket soon after his unimpressive displays in the World Cup. However, MS Dhoni, the man who loves to being unpredictable, managed to took the focus off himself by taking a break from cricket. Dhoni holds an honorary post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and decided to serve it for a couple of months.
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Dhoni’s decision, however, seems to have not impressed English commentator David Lloyd. The veteran commentator reacted to the news of Dhoni on sabbatical with a couple of laughing emojis on Twitter.
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) July 20, 2019
Unsurprisingly, the MS Dhoni fans came out in numbers to slam David Lloyd for his tweet. Here are some of the reactions:
What did you find funny about this bumble? ???
— Subhajit Dey (@Subhajit2304) July 20, 2019
Is that a nervous laugh? U coward @BumbleCricket
— Sankhadeep Saha (@sankhadeeps9) July 20, 2019
What's funny is that he's only an honorary Lieutenant Colonel and I think jumped off a plane once.
— Hasham (@defactopitbull) July 20, 2019
David is laughing coz just to satisfy his ego, our so-called greatest finisher, does nt want to b on the mercy of selectors and labelled as "once-great-now-sidelined" Cricketer. He has his own la-la land where he lives and plays Cricket in a delusional state.
— Nishant T (@nishant4lyf1) July 20, 2019
What's so funny
— Sudeswaran Gandhi (@sudeshsudhi) July 20, 2019
Lloyd maybe focus on getting your job back in the comms box rather than laughing at others pal
— Follower (@Follow3r9) July 20, 2019
Why are u laughing
— MADAMMAFIA (@ntrasr) July 20, 2019
Meanwhile, chief selector MSK Prasad confirmed that MS Dhoni is not available for the limited-overs series against West Indies. He also said that a legendary cricketer like MS Dhoni should retire on his own terms.
“He [MS Dhoni] is unavailable for this series. he has expressed his unavailability. Having said that, we had certain road maps till the World Cup. Subsequently, post the World Cup, we have laid down few more plans. We thought of giving as many opportunities to Rishabh Pant to see he is groomed. That’s our plan right now,” MSK Prasad said.
“Retirement is purely individual. A legendary cricketer like MS Dhoni… he knows when to retire. But as far as the future roadmap is considered, that is in the hands of the selectors,” he added.
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