It's Very Tough Now For MS Dhoni To Make A Comeback: Venkatesh Prasad

Former Indian speedster Venkatesh Prasad has opened up on MS Dhoni‘s chances of coming back to the national team. The 38-year old last wore an Indian jersey during the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in which India ended up on the losing side. And since then, he went underground, which has sparked a debate on his future. But Venkatesh Prasad remains almost firm that it would be hard for him to break into the team now.

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The thirteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was the biggest ticket for the former captain to make his case for the T20 World Cup. However, with the tournament being called off indefinitely, it could be curtains for Dhoni. The Jharkhand cricketer had also started practising for the IPL through training camps before it was decided to postpone the competition. Harbhajan Singh revealed that Dhoni might most likely not play anymore for India.

Venkatesh Prasad feels that in the current scenario, it is tough for him to slot into the team. The fact that Dhoni hasn’t played any competitive match in almost a year makes it even more hard for him.”

“It’s very tough for him to really break into the team. It’s tough for him now again to make a comeback because he’s not played cricket for almost a year. It’s not going to be easy for him.” the 50-year old said as quoted by Times of India.

“There is no doubt that he is very fit” – Venkatesh Prasad on MS Dhoni

The Bengaluru-born former pacer Prasad maintains he has confidence in the veteran keeper-batsman’s fitness. However, being on the wrong side of the 40s, it is up to the team management to find a way to play him if willing to. It also depends upon Dhoni himself if he can showcase the required amount of fitness.

“There is no doubt that he is very fit but then your reflexes tend to come down as you grow old. He is nearing 40. So, it’s not going to be easy for him. I would also leave it to the team management. If he shows good fitness and also if team management comes up with some strategy.” Venkatesh Prasad added.

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