Dhoni to be 'rested' for final 2 ODIs against Australia

March 08, 2019 23:06

India's seniormost player Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be "rested" for the final two ODIs of the ongoing series against Australia and Friday's match here could well be his last international outing on home soil.

"We will have some changes in the last two games. Mahi will not be playing in the last two games. He will be taking rest ," India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar told mediapersons after the match.

With India not having any home matches till October, the match in Ranchi could well be the last time that Dhoni has played in India Blues on home soil.

The World Cup is widely believed to be Dhoni's swansong in India colours.

Rishabh Pant will keep wickets during the last two ODIs in Mohali and New Delhi.

India pacer Mohammed Shami will also be not available for the next match due to a leg injury. -- PTI

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