Former Indian captain and Ranchi’s homeboy MS Dhoni was widely expected to make an appearance at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium for the first ODI between India and South Africa. However, the latest updates suggest a disappointing turn for fans hoping to see him in the stands.
India will arrive in Ranchi for the opening ODI of the three-match series before moving to Raipur and Visakhapatnam for the remaining games. Despite the offbeat scheduling of venues, excitement remains high as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to India’s ODI setup for the first time since their home series against England.
Ranchi is hosting its first ODI in three years, and with the city preparing for its first-ever international Test in 2024, expectations naturally grew that Dhoni—one of the state’s biggest sporting icons—would attend the game.
MS Dhoni unlikely to be at JSCA Stadium
RevSportz reporter Subhayan Chakraborty has now reported that MS Dhoni is unlikely to arrive at the JSCA Stadium for the first ODI. The update has disappointed many fans who were hoping for a glimpse of the former India captain during India’s return to Ranchi.
For now, the focus shifts back to the on-field contest as India and South Africa meet in a crucial series opener at a venue that holds emotional value for Indian cricket supporters.
