Organize a farewell match for MS Dhoni in Ranchi: Jharkhand CM appeals to BCCI

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, reacting to news of MS Dhoni’s retirement from international cricket, appealed to the BCCI to organize a farewell match for the former Indian captain in Ranchi.

“I wish to appeal to BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to hold a farewell match for MS Dhoni; Jharkhand would like to host it,” he said in a tweet on Saturday.

Dhoni had been born in Jharkhand and studied there. He played for the Jharkhand team from 2004 onwards, before making his India debut.

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from Ranchi made his debut in 2004, going on to become one of the country’s most impactful cricketers with 17266 runs across all formats for India. The 39-year-old wicketkeeper turned up for the country in 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20 Internationals while affecting a staggering 829 dismissals behind the stumps.

Earlier this year, Dhoni had been seen practising with the Jharkhand domestic side in Ranchi.

He last played for India in the 2019 World Cup semifinal. His return to cricket in the upcoming IPL has been eagerly anticipated for a long time.