Shoaib Akhtar believes this Team India batsman can replace MS Dhoni

For Indian cricket fans, MS Dhoni is a cult figure. But ever since his omission from the central contracts by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), there is a growing fear that the end may be near for MSD.

Dhoni, who only plays in limited-overs formats, has not featured for India since their exit in the 2019 World Cup. Despite trying out various options there is still a gaping hole as the next generation failed to cement their spot left open by the 38-year-old.

What also hampered India’s progress in the shorter formats is that Team India was also missing the role of a finisher, something Dhoni was a master of.