Former India captain MS Dhoni and former Australian opener Adam Gilchrist are two of the most celebrated names in the history of wicket-keeper batters. Early in his career, Dhoni himself acknowledged Gilchrist as his favourite wicket-keeper. However, in a recent interaction, Gilchrist turned the tables by choosing Dhoni over himself as the best wicketkeeper in cricket history.
In a video segment where Gilchrist was asked to select the best wicket-keepers, he made some interesting picks. He chose Andy Flower over Mark Boucher and stuck with Flower when compared to Jack Russell. But when it came down to choosing between himself and Dhoni, the Australian legend picked the former Indian captain, highlighting Dhoni’s remarkable impact on the game.
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Dhoni, who retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, continues to be an influential figure in the sport through his association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although he handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 season, he remains an integral part of the team.
MS DHONI – THE GOAT 🐐
Adam Gilchrist picks MS Dhoni over himself as the best Wicket-keeper in Cricket history.pic.twitter.com/G1ifxfMk0I
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 26, 2024
Despite no official announcement regarding his participation in IPL 2025, there are doubts about his return. The 43-year-old has hinted that his decision will depend on the new IPL retention policy. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath also mentioned that they are awaiting clarity from the BCCI regarding the retention rules.
“We’ve not requested anything specific. The BCCI mentioned that the ‘uncapped player rule’ might remain, but nothing has been officially announced yet,” he stated.
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CSK’s 2024 season ended on a disappointing note as they were eliminated from the playoffs race after losing their final league game to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru. Despite being close to securing a playoff spot, an all-round performance from RCB thwarted their chances.
