Speculations in regards to the retirement of previous India captain MS Dhoni has been a topic of discussion for each Indian as far back as he chose to enjoy a reprieve from the game post the 2019 World Cup.

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has now spoken on the issue and feels that MS, who has taken such huge numbers of important decisions in Indian cricket, ought to be the first individual to choose as far his future is concerned.

Dhawan, who made his debut under Dhoni, said Dhoni knows the qualities and weaknesses of every player so, he will settle on the right choice on his future.

"Dhoni has been playing for such a long time, I feel he understands when he should retire. This should be his decision. He has taken important decisions so far for India in his vocation and I'm certain he will decide when the opportunity arrives," Dhawan said on India TV's show 'Aap Ki Adalat'.

"That is the quality of a big leader. He knows the capability of each player and knows to what degree a player ought to be upheld. He realizes how to make a victor out of a player. India's prosperity during his captaincy legitimizes this. His (Dhoni's) control is his greatest quality," Dhawan included.

Dhawan likewise said that the individuals from the present Indian group, including captain Virat Kohli, conveys massive regard for the previous India captain.

"Dhoni bhai has been quite successful as the captain of the side. We are all very grateful to him and we respect him a lot, and the same goes for Virat,"  he said.

Talking on the relationship among Kohli and Dhoni, Dhawan said the team shares a solid bond.

"At the point when Virat was young, he guided him tremendously. Notwithstanding when he turned into the skipper, Dhoni bhai was consistently there to support him. This is the quality of a leader. It's great to see that Virat is demonstrating his appreciation to him now," the left-hander said.