Abhishek Bachchan Wants MS Dhoni in New European T20 League

Overview

• Bachchan, speaking Tuesday in Dublin, named MS Dhoni as the player he most wants to see in the European T20 Premier League.
• Current BCCI policy bars Indian cricketers under contract from playing in overseas leagues unless they have fully retired from all cricket including the IPL.
• Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but remains with Chennai Super Kings and has missed this IPL with a calf injury and concerns his presence could distract the team, as coach Mike Hussey said.
• The European T20 Premier League is scheduled for August 26 to September 20 as a new franchise event designed to grow the sport across Europe.
• Organizers say each team must field European and local players alongside international names, and early franchise owners include Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh, Jonty Rhodes and Glenn Maxwell.