We will talk about MS Dhoni being given the role of mentor of the Indian Cricket Team for the T20 World Cup to be held in October and what does the role of a mentor entail
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to Team India shortly, but this time as a coach for the T20 World Cup. Last year, the former skipper announced his retirement from international cricket. The news was announced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah during a press conference and fans have been ecstatic ever since.
MS Dhoni’s Captaincy At The T20 World Cup
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who’s also known for his legacy of winning all the ICC Trophies he has played as captain. He was also the captain of the team winning the inaugural World T20. He also reached the finals of WorldT20 in 2012 and 14 and the semi-finals in 2016 of the tournament. Dhoni also had plans to play this edition of the tournament. As the tournament was earlier to be played in 2020.
MS Dhoni’s Runs And Stats At The T20 World Cup
Runs
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs |
| MS Dhoni | 2007-2016 | 33 | 29 | 14 | 529 |
What Work Will MS Dhoni Do As Mentor In The Indian Cricket Team, His Role And Salary
The BCCI is hoping that Dhoni will be able to assist Kohli in breaking the white-ball rule. According to a BCCI insider, “Jay (Shah) felt that Dhoni was the only guy who could help the squad during the T20 World Cup, therefore he dialed him.”
Furthermore, with Shastri’s contract expiring after the T20 World Cup and the BCCI refusing to extend it, Dhoni’s hiring serves as an ideal stop-gap plan.
Dhoni’s salary has not been disclosed yet but as he’ll be working close to Ravi Shastri and other coaching staff, planning the tactics of the game. He is envisaged to get somewhere close to Rs.50 lacs for the job.
Fans are eagerly waiting for Mahi’s comeback in blues and they are lucky enough to get a chance to watch him working really close to the team
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