Cricket South Africa’s SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith mentioned on Friday that it might be shocking to have Mahendra Singh Dhoni within the SA20 league.
Smith mentioned in a choose media occasion, ‘It can be superb to have a participant like him (Dhoni). But as I’ve mentioned earlier, we at all times work with and respect the BCCI. The incontrovertible fact that we have constructed up such a fantastic working relationship with them and been in a position to speak to them and study from them.
“I imply, they’re very skilled in doing occasions like IPL or World Cup. And it is a essential relationship for SAT20. From our perspective, the best way we have a look at it, we have now one or two alternatives,” Smith mentioned.
Smith admitted that having somebody like Dhoni would add worth to the SA20 league, “however one factor we actually wished to create was a younger and vibrant and actually aggressive cricket league. And somebody like MS would undoubtedly Will add immense worth to our league.
“He has been in a position to carry out and preserve efficiency on this occupation for a really very long time and can carry a stage to the league that we’ll be pleased with. But if ever I get an opportunity, I’ll undoubtedly go to Mahi.
Though MS Dhoni has retired from worldwide cricket, the veteran continues to be part of the four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings. However, for a participant to take part in a international league, he has to sever all ties with the BCCI.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
