“As of now I have no information about this matter, but for me country will always come first,” said Dhoni, who will represent IPL runners up Chennai Super Kings in the event.

“I will go by whatever BCCI decides but in case I have to make a choice, I would like to play the Test match,” he said, stressing that cricketers, contrary to the belief were not always after money. “It’s not always about money. People who play for eight to ten years can earn ample amount of money. Two-three years of playing should also be enough to be comfortable. We realise that money will keep flowing in till the time we play.”

Toss crucial?

Meanwhile, England off-spinner Graeme Swann said winning the toss would be crucial. “We’ll surely look to bat first,” Swann said. Dhoni, however, didn’t attach too much importance to the toss. “Toss is not important here. It looks like a firm track and I don’t think there will be too much wear and tear,” he said.