Indian skipper called up a journalist on stage during press conference after India’s defeat in ICC World Twenty20.
Mumbai: “Come here, let’s have some fun,” quipped MS Dhoni after the Australian reporter asked whether he will continue playing after India was knocked out of the ICC World Twenty20 following a defeat against in the ICC World Twenty20 semifinal in Mumbai on Thursday.
Dhoni made the mediaperson sit beside him on the podium during the post-match press conference, put his hand on the reporter’s shoulder and asked, “You want me to retire ”
The journalist said, “Not that I want. That’s what I want to ask you.”
ICC WT20 2016Captain MS Dhoni turns the tables - gets a journalist to answer his query on retirement plans.
Posted by Indian Cricket Team on Thursday, March 31, 2016
“I was hoping it was an Indian media guy because I can’t really ask you if you have a son or a brother who is a wicketkeeper. Do you think I am unfit, looking at my running ” added Dhoni.
Journalist replied: “No. You’re very fast.”
“Do you think I can survive till the 2019 World Cup, ” asked Dhoni. The reporter, who did well to hold his ground, said, “You should, yes, sure.”
“Then you have answered the question,” said Dhoni. “I wish it was an Indian mediaperson. Then I would have asked if he has a son who is a wicketkeeper and ready to play. He would have said no, then I would have said maybe a brother who is a wicketkeeper and who is ready to play. You fired the right ammunition at the wrong time,” concluded Dhoni as the entire media contingent burst into laughter.
