Two days after leading Chennai Super Kings to their fourth IPL victory, Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined the Indian team camp as head coach for the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Last month, Dhoni was named to the new position.
“Wishing the KING Crown @msdhoni a very warm welcome back to #TeamIndia in a new capacity!” Two photos of the icon with Team India coaching staff, including head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, and fielding coach R Sridhar, were posted by the BCCI.
Dhoni, widely considered as one of India’s greatest captains, guided an ageing CSK side to their fourth IPL victory on Friday night, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs.
Dhoni’s new job as Team India’s mentor will be restricted to the T20 World Cup.
Dhoni is the most successful white-ball skipper in history, having won all three ICC trophies – the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. In 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021, he guided CSK to IPL triumph.
Before starting their campaign, India will play two warm-up matches.
On Monday, the Virat Kohli-led team will face England in their first warm-up match, followed by a practise match against Australia on Wednesday.
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
India will begin their championship campaign with a highly anticipated match against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai.
Hello. We. Are. Here! #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Nco4LOOhMa
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021
