There have been reports that former India captain MS Dhoni might be offered the mentor role for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, where Suryakumar Yadav’s team will aim to defend their title starting September 9. However, it is not yet confirmed whether Dhoni has accepted the position, which the Board of Control for Cricket in India is said to have proposed.
Former India player Manoj Tiwary stated that it is hard to predict if Dhoni will take up the role, as he is not easy to contact via phone or messages. Still, Tiwary said he is excited to see how Dhoni, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir, could influence the team if he joins as a mentor.
Tiwary said, “We will know only with time if Dhoni accepts the role. He has been offered the mentor’s position, but the question is whether he has even picked up the phone. From what I know, it’s very hard to reach him as he rarely answers calls or replies to messages. Many players have said the same. So, we don’t know how he will respond if he sees the message. But if he agrees, his experience as both a captain and a player will be very valuable. The young stars in the Indian team respect him a lot. Watching MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir work together will be very exciting.”
MS Dhoni’s Short Stint as Mentor Left Lasting Impact on Indian Squad
MS Dhoni had also worked as Team India’s mentor during the 2021 T20 World Cup. At that time, Virat Kohli was the captain, but even with many big-name players in the squad, India could not reach the knockout stage. Now, with the Ranchi-born legend set to return as mentor, fans are excited to see how his sharp cricket mind and experience can help the team this time.
India squad: Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy.
FAQ
What is the role of MS Dhoni in Asia Cup 2025?
MS Dhoni is set to return as a mentor for Team India, guiding the players with his vast cricketing knowledge and experience.
How is Gautam Gambhir involved with Team India?
Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of Team India and will work closely with Dhoni in shaping strategies.
Why is the Dhoni-Gambhir partnership considered exciting?
Both Dhoni and Gambhir share a strong understanding from their playing days, including the 2011 World Cup triumph, which makes their partnership promising.
Who predicted the Dhoni-Gambhir pair would be interesting to watch?
A former Indian cricket star expressed that the Dhoni-Gambhir duo could bring balance and fresh ideas to the team.