India, May 13 -- Six years after retiring from international cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to command unmatched fandom, with actor and ETPL co-founder Abhishek Bachchan saying he would love to see the former India captain feature in the new European T20 Premier League.

"Mahendra Singh Dhoni," Bachchan replied instantly when asked which Indian cricketer he would most like to see in the ETPL and why. "Do you need a reason why you want to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni in cricket?" he told PTI from Dublin.

Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, remains part of the Chennai Super Kings squad but has not played this season due to a calf injury sustained before the tournament.

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