Kevin Pietersen doesn’t believe that Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni has any plans to retire.
Pietersen shared his thoughts on the former India skipper in his latest column for for Betway.
MS Dhoni not going to retire
Pietersen feels that Dhoni can keep having an impact at CSK.
“I was there for Dhoni’s lap of honour, and it was incredible to see how the stadium stayed completely full,” Pietersen wrote for Betway.
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“I’d be extremely surprised if this is his last season. I think this impact player rule actually helps him tremendously, where he can keep for 20 overs and bat wherever he wants to bat.
“He makes the team better with the decisions he makes as a captain, and his keeping has been tremendous.
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“It’s not like he takes a batting position up, because he tends to come in at seven, eight or nine to whack a few deliveries.
“He’ll have the opportunity for eight or nine months of rest, sort his knee out, and get himself fit and ready for another season.
“I hope it’s not the last we see of Dhoni, and I know everybody in the country would want him to play another season.”
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India have two stars on their hands
Pietersen also believes that India have two young stars in Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
“We’re seeing the future of the India top order in Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal,” Pietersen said.
“I would really strongly look at Jaiswal for the 50-over World Cup. I’d blood him and let him go. I think 50 overs is going to be a thing of the past in the not-too-distant future, but I’d get him into the squad straight away.
“The IPL gives young players three things. It gives them the opportunity to play, it gives them the visibility of the fans around the world, and it gives them the composure to be able to perform in the highest intensity of battle. Stadiums are full, everything’s busy, and it’s high intensity.
“If you come through that and tick all three boxes, then you’re destined to play international sport.
“That’s what I’ve seen from these two youngsters in particular, they’re stars. They’re not just hit and miss cricketers, they’re absolute quality.”
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