Mentor Dhoni Joins Team As India Begins Training For T20 World Cup

Indian cricket team has begun its preparation for the T20 World Cup in Dubai after completing the Indian Premier League on 15th October. 

As the group reunites for the marquee tournament, MS Dhoni has also joined the Indian team as a mentor for the world cup. Virat Kohli & Co. had their first training on Sunday where the squad had its first talk. 

Hello. We. Are. Here! #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Nco4LOOhMa

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021

BCCI shared the pictures of the training session in which all the coaching staff, including MS Dhoni, can be seen having a discussion. 

Extending a very warm welcome to the KING @msdhoni is back with #TeamIndia and in a new role! pic.twitter.com/Ew5PylMdRy

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021

In the first press conference before the World Cup, Indian captain Virat Kohli was delighted to have Dhoni back with the squad. 

"Massive experience. He is quite excited about getting back to the environment. He has always been a mentor for all of us, when we were starting our careers at the time he played and now he has the same opportunity to continue the same again. Especially the younger guys, who are in early stages of their career," Kohli had said. 

"Just the experience that he has gained over the years and having conversations with him about the game. Such practical inputs and intricate details will help improve the game by one or two percent. We are absolutely delighted to have him back in the environment. His presence will further boost the morale and confidence of the team," added Kohli.

India will be playing its 1st warm-up match on 18th October against England followed by the 2nd Warm-up game against Australia on 20th before opening their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on 24th October.