Let's get back to reality, he's not what he was and he'll probably never be the old vintage Dhoni again. A few months later, he'll be celebrating his 36th birthday and you wonder if Champions Trophy will be his last international tournament. It's a fact that many are not ready to accept but they'll have to accept it soon. He's not an opener or a number 3 batsman who can afford to spend some time in the middle before unleashing. On occasions it might be possible but only when the top-order fails, and you don't want that to happen as well. He can play at number 6 or may be at number 5. He can't go up any further because those positions are already taken up very well. Also, there are some good young players ready to take up his position in the Indian Team with the likes of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson performing really well. So, it won't be long until Dhoni calls time on his career.
Many people would argue that this is wrong but we need to accept the fact. He captained the team for 9 long years, took India to great heights and was there to face the heat when India didn't do well, especially overseas. Carrying the burden of leading the team and playing the role of a finisher for such a long time has had its toll on him. With age not on his side, he might not be seeing the ball as well as he was a few years ago. It's the ball hitting the bat more often than the bat hitting the ball and you sense that it's the right time for him to put curtains on what has been an incredible career so far.
Only God has the answer to the question regarding Dhoni’s retirement but until then, let's cherish every match that he plays. Good luck to the former captain of the Indian team!
