Former India skipper M.S. Dhoni have been on a sabbatical post the 2019 World Cup. The veteran made himself unavailable for selection for home series against South Africa and later decided to give a miss to the T20I series against Bangladesh, starting November 3.

However, Ranchi’s favourite son is likely to be in attendance at the JSCA Stadium during India vs South Africa 3rd Test, on Saturday.

According to IANS, Dhoni expected to visit the ground on the opening day of the match to watch the two teams in action.

Earlier, BCCI President-elect Sourav Ganguly said that he would discuss the stumper's future with the national selectors.

"I need to find out from the selectors when I meet them next. We should find out what the selectors think," Ganguly told reporters in Kolkata. "It's not my opinion. I was nowhere in the picture all these days. My first selection committee meeting will be on the 24th.

"What he (Dhoni) wants to do, what he doesn't (want) to do…What matters is what Dhoni wants. Maybe there is clarity between Dhoni and the selectors, but I do not know of it as yet. Neither side has discussed anything with me. They'll decide on the way forward."

Post the World Cup, Ganguly had said that skipper Kohli's role will be crucial in the matter.

"Virat is very important as to what he is communicating to Dhoni. What he (Kohli) expects of him (Dhoni) is very hard to say. But I don't think anybody should jump the gun and pass a statement. If Virat and the team management expect Dhoni to come back and play, he will play. If they feel like moving forward, they would move forward. Of course, the selectors will also play an important role," he had said.