The BCCI have confirmed that team India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, that were scheduled to take place towards the latter half of the year, have been called off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The board further confirmed that they will hold a camp for players once the situation is deemed safe.

Sanju Samson was effervescent in his praise for MS Dhoni and stated that the former Indian skipper was one of the finest brains in world cricket. The Kerala wicket-keeper batsman has further stated that he learnt how to be smart as well as calm on the face of tough situations during a cricket match.

Indian limited-overs team captain MS Dhoni summed up the tour to Zimbabwe as a “good exposure trip” for the youngsters, after India clinched the T20 series 2-1. The wicketkeeper-batsman also added that the tour helped India develop a pool of fast bowlers, who can play for the country.

After India clinched the T20 series 2-1, India’s head coach for the series, Sanjay Bangar, praised Dhoni’s mentoring skills, and said that the Indian captain made an effort to make the youngsters feel comfortable. Bangar also made a special mention of Axar Patel for his consistency with the ball.

A 'not so entertaining' series between India and Zimbabwe came to a dramatic end on Wednesday with a blackout of the telecast, and a match which was decided on the last ball. India clinched the series 2-1, and the Twitterratti came out in full force reacting to Dhoni's failure and telecast blackout.