WATCH: MS Dhoni enjoys Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev's match in US Open 2023

Former India skipper MS Dhoni was seen watching the US Open 2023 quarterfinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Talking about the game, the defending champion, Alcaraz beat Zverev in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-4) to reach the semis.

"The last time I played against Zverev was in Madrid this year. He said he wasn't ready to play at his best and I was sad about it," Alcaraz said in his on-court interview, referring to the early stages of the German's comeback from an ankle injury. "We've had some big fights and big matches. I'm so happy to see him back in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam and playing his best again."

Meanwhile, during the game, Dhoni was caught by the broadcast rights holders of the tournament in India. In the video, he was talking to his mates.

Watch the video here:

The MS Dhoni cameo during the US Open Quarter Finals.pic.twitter.com/Dfys7nafpI

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MS Dhoni preferred Piyush Chawla over Rohit Sharma: Raja Venkat

Meanwhile, in another interview, former India selector, Raja Venkat revealed that the selectors wanted to include Rohit Sharma in the 2011 ODI World Cup. However, Dhoni asked for Piyush Chawla to be on the side. Sharma has managed to become a captain now. However, there was a time when he felt the disappointment for missing out.

The right-hander is yet to win an ODI World Cup, having won the T20I (2007) and mini World Cup (Champions Trophy 2013).

"When we sat to select the team, Rohit was very much in the scheme of things. So when we were selecting the team, from 1-14, everything was accepted. No. 15, we suggested the name of Rohit Sharma. Gary Kirsten felt it was a perfect selection but again, the captain wanted a change there."

"MS Dhoni wanted Piyush Chawla instead of Rohit Sharma. So immediately Gary Kirsten somersaulted and he said, 'No, I think that's the better choice.' So that's how Rohit Sharma got left out," he added.