The iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday joined the Indian staff camp as its mentor for the T20 World Cup, two days after main Chennai Super Kings to their fourth IPL title right here.
Dhoni was appointed within the new function final month.
“Extending a very warm welcome to the KING Crown @msdhoni is back with #TeamIndia and in a new role!” the BCCI tweeted with two photos of the legend alongside Team India teaching workers, together with head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar.
Dhoni, considered certainly one of India’s best-ever captains, led an ageing CSK brigade to its fourth IPL title, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs within the IPL ultimate on Friday evening.
Extending a really heat welcome to the KING 👑@msdhoni is again with #TeamIndia and in a brand new function!💪 pic.twitter.com/Ew5PylMdRy
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021
The 40-year-old Dhoni’s new function as mentor of Team India is restricted to the T20 World Cup.
Dhoni is probably the most profitable captain in white-ball cricket with all 3 ICC titles — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy — in his cabinet. He’s led CSK to victory within the IPL in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021.
India will play two warm-up matches earlier than they start their marketing campaign.
Hello. We. Are. Here! #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Nco4LOOhMa
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021
The Virat Kohli-led aspect will tackle England of their first warm-up conflict on Monday after which face Australia in one other apply recreation on Wednesday.
India will open their marketing campaign within the match correct with a much-anticipated conflict in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on October 24.
