India's vice-captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today returned to his hometown Ranchi to take a break before the team embarks on the tour of Australia.
According to the Indian team management, Dhoni, who suffered an injury on the webbing of his left hand during the Kolkata Test, needed to take rest before the tour Down Under and hence he was asked to leave for home.

"We decided that it would be better if Dhoni gets good rest before the tour to Australia and hence he has been sent home. I am sure this will help him get rejuvenated and be much fitter for the next assignment," said a member of the Indian team management.

In Dhoni's absence, Dinesh Kaarthick is donning the role of the wicketkeeper in the ongoing third and final Test against Pakistan here.

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