IN PICS – MS Dhoni joins Team India as mentor ahead of 2021 T20 World Cup

IN PICS – MS Dhoni joins Team India as mentor ahead of 2021 T20 World Cup

MS Dhoni with the Indian camp

Former India skipper MS Dhoni, who recently led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth title victory in IPL history, was recently spotted with team India ahead of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup. As per the earlier announcement made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 40-year-old has joined Ravi Shastri and co. as a mentor for the upcoming ICC event.

Recently, BCCI’s official social media handles shared a couple of pictures of India’s one of the most successful captains in all formats. The Jharkhand cricketer was seen indulging in a conversation with some players and support staff members of the side. 

“Extending a very warm welcome to the KING @msdhoni is back with #TeamIndia and in a new role,” BCCI stated in the caption.

Twitter reactions on Dhoni’s latest pictures

Soon after the apex body released the photographs of the flamboyant cricketer, Twitterati was quick to react. Let’s look at some of the top tweets:

https://twitter.com/IamJkmansingh/status/1449787869619392513
https://twitter.com/Hk21440/status/1449787700106579968

“MSD has always been a mentor for all of us” – Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

During the pre-tournament press conference, team India skipper Virat Kohli had shed light on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s role as a mentor of the side. The right-hander had reckoned that MSD’s experience will be highly beneficial for the youngsters in the squad.

“He (Dhoni) has always been a mentor for all of us, when we were starting our careers at that time he played and now he has the same opportunity to continue the same again. Especially for the younger guys who are in early stages of their career, just experience that he has gained over the years and having conversations with him about the game,” Virat Kohli told the press.

The Asian Giants are set to begin their campaign in the 2021 T20 WC against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23.

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