Perhaps, the most surprising reveal in India’s T20 World Cup announcement was not the inclusion or exclusion of a certain deserving star, but the return of a legend to the dug-out for the marquee event. M S DhoniAfter more than a year of considerable international cricket, Team India has been appointed as the mentor for the tournament.
Dhoni first introduced himself to the world as a big-hitting batsman and then made them sing about his sharp mind when he led a young Indian cricket team to a title win in the inaugural ICC World T20, which was interestingly noteworthy. This was his first assignment as captain. .
He then led them to two more major ICC trophies – the ODI WC in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013 – all in a span of five years. And thus sealed his position as one of the greatest.
So it seems logical that a team looking for their first major ICC title since 2013 would include someone who has done so three times during their career.
Now, as per a report, the BCCI has brought in Dhoni to help the team plan a better strategy. “MS has come as a mentor as his presence in the dugout will help the team in better strategy. When you have such resources, why not use them at the right time.” The Times of India Quoting BCCI sources.
And the fact that he will already be in the UAE in IPL 2021 makes the decision quite convenient.
However, the call has not found universal acceptance. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja wondered why the team needed a mentor at this time.
Jadeja said, ‘I am surprised Sony Sports. “There is no bigger fan than MS Dhoni. I believe MS Dhoni was the first captain who made the next captain before leaving or he used to change whenever he wanted.
“When you’re made and gone and that player has taken that team to a different level, there’s a coach who took the team to World No. 1, what happened overnight that a mentor was needed? That got me thinking. It’s a little surprising.”
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