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Ganguly To Discuss About Dhoni's Future With Selectors On October 24

Ganguly has confirmed that he will be holding talks with MSK Prasad and team, ahead of India's T20 squad for the Bangladesh home series

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will have a list full of responsibilities to deal with after taking charge as the new BCCI President on October 23. Among those, priority will be on speaking to the selectors about M.S. Dhoni's future and seek their opinion. The board members are scheduled to meet on October 24 to select India's T20 squad for the Bangladesh home series. Ganguly has confirmed that he will be holding talks with MSK Prasad and team, ahead of the team announcement. “I will find out from the selectors when I meet them on 24th. I will find out what the selectors are thinking. Then I will put my opinion,” Ganguly told reporters at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) premises on Wednesday. Asked if a cricketer can take such a long break, he said, “I was nowhere in the picture (when it transpired). So my first selection committee meeting will be on 24th. Let's see what Dhoni wants.” Dhoni has been away from international cricket since India's exit from the World Cup after losing the semi-final clash to New Zealand. He later joined the Indian Army for two weeks and also missed the West Indies tour. He was also not selected for the T20Is against South Africa at home. Significantly, Dhoni's retirement from international cricket has been a matter of debate in recent times with every cricketer giving their views. difference in day-night Test matches and day Tests. It's just a different ball. They are such class players, they can win," Ganguly said.

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