MS Dhoni still world’s best keeper-batter: Clarke

Without giving it a second thought, Clarke declared 43-year-old MS Dhoni the best keeper-batter in the world five years after his retirement.

Michael Clarke and Stephen Fleming were both addressing the press. The former was in Mumbai answering questions on a Zoom call, the latter was doing the same in person in Chennai. Without giving it a second thought, Clarke declared 43-year-old MS Dhoni the best keeper-batter in the world five years after his retirement. Minutes later, Fleming broke the news of Dhoni's return as CSK captain in place of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad in Chennai.

He's still the best wicketkeeper in the game. In my opinion, not just in the IPL, but in the game of cricket, he's still the best wicketkeeper. So, he's already adding his wicket-keeping and his leadership to this Chennai team, which is so important. If he can make runs, that's a bonus. And he looks to be batting extremely well," said JioStar expert Clarke.
Dhoni is always a leader wherever he plays but now that he is back as a designated captain, two years after his decision to let it go for the second time in the IPL, the expectations and scrutiny would be higher than ever.

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"I think Rohit's an absolute superstar," Clarke said.
"It's just a matter of time before he makes (a) hundred. I think it's going to take one decent innings. It might be a 40, it might be a 60.”