ICC World Cup 2019 | MS Dhoni should keep playing as long as he enjoys it, believes Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath, on a visit to MS Dhoni’s hometown, voiced his opinion regarding the veteran wicketkeeper’s potential retirement following the ongoing quadrennial tournament. He went on to heap praise on India’s potent bowling unit and talked about the change in the Australian mindset over the years.
The legendary Australian pacer is currently in Ranchi to fulfill his commitments with MRF Pace Foundation’s talent hunt program. It is the same place where Dhoni first picked up the bat and slowly rose through the ranks, before becoming India’s second most capped ODI player. Having had a career that has spanned 15 years, there are widespread rumours that he will soon hang up his boots.
“There are talks about his retirement, but Dhoni should keep playing as long as he enjoys the game,” Glenn McGrath had his say on the matter, reported TOI.
One of only three players to have won the World Cup thrice, McGrath is considered by many to be the best fast bowlers of all time. Holding the most individual World Cup records, he paid some great compliments to the Indian pace unit who have so far impressed tremendously in the tournament.
“They were impressive during their tour of Australia and even out-bowled us. I am particularly impressed with Jasprit Bumrah, who bowls fast in a short run-up and has a unique action,” McGrath praised the unorthodox pacer who currently sits on top of the ICC bowler rankings.
The Aussie is currently overseeing the next generation of fast Indian bowlers, as he spent his time in Ranchi working with 20 budding pacers from Jharkhand. They were made to bowl in the nets on Monday at the JSCA International Stadium complex in a video recorded session, before each of them got a chance to sit down with the Australian icon. McGrath later described the bowlers as ‘talented, skilled and physically strong'.
With the World Cup fast approaching its business end, McGrath named India and England as the favourites for lifting the cup come July. He also labelled his country as a strong contender but said that the present crop could not be compared with the Australian teams he played for over the years.
“Steve Waugh was a ruthless captain. He wanted to crush the opposition from the very first ball,” McGrath commented, highlighting the change in the attitude of the team.
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