Former cricketers back MS Dhoni to continue playing until 2019 World Cup

MSD retired from Test cricket in 2014 to concentrate more on his limited over game. But some failure in finishing the games lately has raised doubts about the finishing ability of the talisman from Ranchi. But after promoting himself in the order, Dhoni seemed to find his touch with the bat in the recently concluded series against the Kiwis. 

I don't see any reason why Dhoni should retire from international cricket. After the New Zealand ODI series, he will get more than two months to rest and come back fresh for the ODIs against England. Dhoni will be fitter in the series against England than what you saw in the series against the Kiwis,” he added.

"Dhoni can definitely play on if he wants to. I don't see any issue with his fitness. He is actually looking fitter than what I have seen earlier. If Nehra can come back at the age of 37, Dhoni can also do it. Remember, age is just a number," Rathore explained. 

Ravi Shastri said, "Dhoni is at par with greats like Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. He is a big player and has it in him to play till 2019. He is the kind of player who won't be around if he is not able to deliver for India. He has played cricket on his own terms and will continue to do so.”

"Fitness is the key issue when it comes to international cricket. Dhoni does not need to worry about that.His chances of playing till 2019 is very bright. India will need Dhoni and I am sure he is not going to walk away just like that."