Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he's confident of playing beyond 2019 ICC World Cup

New Delhi: The question on how long will Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play for India has become a topic of national interest. But nobody, so far, has managed to provide a definitive answer.

But in a recent promotional event in New Delhi, Dhoni himself was confronted with this very question, and the former India captain dropped some hints.

When asked about his chances of playing in the 2019 ICC World Cup, Dhoni said that "two years is a long time" and a "lot can change" during such a period.

“There’s is nothing called 100 per cent. The reason being, two years is a long time. A lot can change in two years, especially seeing India Cricket Team’s schedule, it is a very tough schedule. Uske baad aap thode vintage car ban jate hai (After that you become a Vintage car). A lot of caring is needed," he said.

But India's most successful skipper was confident that he "can easily go beyond the 2019 World Cup.”

“Looking at everything how it is going through, definitely. But as I said, a lot can happen in two years. Yes, the way I am today, I can easily go beyond the 2019 World Cup,” Dhoni added.

Dhoni stepped down as the captain of India's limited-overs captain early this year. But he remains as one of the most important players in the side, thanks to his sheer brilliance as a cricketer. Besides, his experience is beyond comparison.