Former selector asks MS Dhoni to clear the way for youngsters

Former BCCI selector and 1983 World Cup winner, Roger Binny feels that MS Dhoni is past his best and now it is time for him to make way for the younger generation. He opined that Dhoni, based on his performances in the last couple of years, is not able to make that impact as a player that he used to do earlier.

“Seeing him the last couple of seasons, he (MS Dhoni) is past the best cricket of his and what he’s capable of doing – turning around matches from losing positions, with sheer intelligence and power. And the way he motivated his players too,” Binny told SportsKeeda in an interview.

“He’s lost a bit of fitness and there are younger players coming through the system. He’s past his best really, and he would be the right judge for that.”

Dhoni last played for India in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. He was expected to lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2020, but could not do so considering the league’s postponement.

However, at the same time, Binny also hailed Dhoni as India’s most successful ODI captain and said Dhoni always had immense respect for all his seniors and those in charge.

“One thing we admired MS Dhoni for was that he had great respect for past cricketers. He was a very down-to-earth person and had a lot of respect and time for cricketers. He’d come and discuss with you and tell you what he wanted,” Binny added.

“He was the man on the field and we had to give him what he wanted but he wouldn’t demand it. He’d speak with the Chairman and the selectors and we didn’t have any arguments or fights. It was excellent to work with him.”