Dhoni to remain captain till World T20

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The Hindu

M.S. Dhoni.

"What happens after that, we will let you know after the World T20 championship," said Patil.

The National selectors, on Saturday, decided that M.S. Dhoni will remain captain of the limited-overs sides till the World T20 championship in March.

Before announcing the teams for India’s upcoming tour of Australia next month, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur announced the decision regarding Dhoni.

“Dhoni will be the captain till the World T20 championship,” said Thakur, triggering speculation as to whether Dhoni would cease to be the captain after the mega event.

However, chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil explained that the decision related to Dhoni’s captaincy was taken due to rumours related his tenure as captain in the shorter formats.

“There was a lot of speculation.

“There were a lot of stories. So the selectors wanted to give out a clear-cut message to all that Dhoni should be captain till the World T20.

“What happens after that, we will let you know after the World T20 championship,” said Patil.