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5 players who weren’t a part of MSD’s playing XI during his captaincy tenure despite being in the squad

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4.Ishwar Pandey (ODIs and Tests)

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This 29 years old cricketer is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his uproar performance in Ranji Trophy 2012-13. He was a leading wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy 2012-13. He even marked his space in India ‘A’team and appeared on the ODI tour of New Zealand.

Ishwar Pandey became part of CSK in 2014 and he got a chance to play under Ms Dhoni only in IPL. However, Be it ODI cricket or Test cricket, Pandey never featured in the XI under MS Dhoni despite being in the squad.

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In 2014, the player was in CSK squad but initially, in IPL 2016 and 17, he emerged out as a player of Sunrises Hyderabad. Though he was chosen for Asia Cup but has never played an ODI or Test game under Dhoni’s captaincy. He failed to be his preference in playing XI.

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The player now seems to be diminished from the cricket pitch. Neither he is much loud at domestic cricket nor in test series. He is currently playing for Madhya Pradesh.

3.N Jagadeeshan (IPL)

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This Tamil Nadu player is on fire when discussed his performance in Tamil Nadu Premier League. He is a brilliant batsman cum wicketkeeper. His place has been confined till the Tamil Nadu squad, he hasn’t risen beyond his accountable performance. Neither he was in IPL, however, he was in CSK but not in the primarily playing XI which could leave him noticeable. Although he is a great admirer of MS dhoni he absolutely loves the body language of him playing but he still can’t find space in MSD’s playing XI squad.