MS Dhoni's retirement speculations have been making the headlines ever since India’s World Cup 2019 campaign ended on July 10.

Following the quadrennial event, the veteran wicketkeeper missed the limited-overs series against West Indies and South Africa and there is no certainty over his participation in the upcoming T20Is against Bangladesh.  

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Amid the hue and cry, newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has categorically said that he will speak to the national selectors regarding Dhoni’s immediate cricket future before giving his own take on the issue.

“I will find out from the selectors when I meet them on October 24. We will find out what the selectors are thinking and then I will put forth my opinion,” Ganguly told reporters at Eden Gardens.

The former India skipper also added that he will talk to Dhoni to know his plans ahead.

“We will have to see what Dhoni wants. I will also speak to him what he wants to do and what he does not want to do. Since I was not in the picture, it maybe a case that it’s not clear with me as of now. Now will be in a position to find out and then will decide on the way forward.”

Ganguly on Monday (October 14) emerged as unopposed candidate to become BCCI’s new President. He will officially take charge as BCCI boss on October 23 – the day of elections in the Indian cricket board.

Earlier, the meeting between board president and selectors was scheduled on October 21 but now it will be held on October 24 along with selection of India A, B and C teams for the Deodhar Trophy.

“During all this time, I was nowhere in picture. My first selection committee meeting will be on October 24. So I will ask the selectors and talk with the captain. Coach (Ravi Shastri) won’t be there as per the new Constitution,” Ganguly said.

Asked if Ravi Shastri’s appointment will be subject to discussions since there were questions with regards to validity of the Kapil Dev-led panel, Sourav said: “I don’t think so that it will jeopardise the selection of Ravi Shastri. I am not sure though. Even we had selected the coach when there was this conflict issue.”

(With PTI inputs)