New Delhi, Jan 15 (AFP/APP): Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s illustrious career is nearing its end, but his cryptic comments and long absences from the pitch have kept fans guessing how he plans to walk away. The 38-year-old warhorse serves as an honorary lieutenant colonel in his army reserve regiment and spent part of last year in strife-torn Kashmir — missing an ODI tour of the West Indies. He has now not appeared for club or country in more than six months, since New Zealand beat India in the World Cup semi-final, and he was left out of the three-match one-day international series against Australia which began on Tuesday. Dhoni hinted late last year he would not reveal his plans until this month, but that hasn’t stopped constant questions about his sabbatical at team press conferences. With India’s demanding fanbase setting their sights on a Twenty20 World Cup win in Australia later this year, speculation over Dhoni’s participation has whipped up feverish discussion. “The question that needs to be asked is of MSD himself,” said batting great Sunil Gavaskar last weekend, suggesting that the wicketkeeper-batsman’s long absence had already settled the matter. “Does anybody keep himself away from playing … Continue reading Will he, won’t he? Guessing game on Dhoni’s cricket future