Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs on IPL 2021 resumption in the UAE as the three-time champions moved to the top spot in the points table.
MS Dhoni's CSK will meet Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the first game of second leg's resumption in IPL 2021.
The game will mark the return of Dhoni, who has recently been named as the 'mentor' for the Indian cricket team for the impending ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE.
As the two heavyweights gear up for their 32nd meeting, this time at the Dubai International Stadium, we take a look at the various match-ups and strategies...
Team India's mentor for the T20 World Cup, MS Dhoni is set for a return to cricket action in the 2021 Indian Premier League.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet Mumbai Indians (MI) in the first game of IPL 2021 resumption in the United Arab Emirates.
Sehwag, who has played alongside Dhoni for a decade, said that Dhoni's understanding with his bowlers' psyche in limited overs format remains his core strength.
Dhoni's inclusion in the high-level panel came days after he was appointed mentor for India's T20 cricket world cup team.
It was Dhoni who had asked Thakur to move his grip down a bit so that he gets better control of his shots, while the team management allowed him extra sessions with throw-down specialists.
India begin their campaign in the men's T20 World Cup against Pakistan in a Group 2 clash of Super 12 stage on October 24 in Dubai.
Kapil said there should be a gap of at least three to four years for a retired cricketer to come back to the national setup.
Dhoni is expected to work closely with skipper Virat Kohli and keep him at the top of his decisions.
It is understood that Dhoni being a player in one team and a mentor in another raises questions for which clarity is needed.
Dhoni will join the Indian support staff in mentoring Virat Kohli and co. as the side chases its first T20 WC trophy since winning the inaugural edition in 2007.
Prasad also pointed out that picking an experienced Ashwin and in-form Chahar were the right decision over Yuzvendra Chahal, whose recent form raises doubts.
MS Dhoni fans should rejoice as their favourite 'Mahi' is all set to return for the T-20 World Cup. A team of 15 players has been announced for the upcoming T-20 series has been announced, which Dhoni himself will be mentoring.
The Indian batting legend feels Dhoni's appointment as a mentor for T20 World Cup is good news, just hope there won't be clashes with head coach Ravi Shastri.
MS Dhoni fans should rejoice as their favourite 'Mahi' is all set to return for the T-20 World Cup. A team of 15 players has been announced for the upcoming T-20 series has been announced, which Dhoni himself will be mentoring.
MS Dhoni has been roped in as a mentor for the upcoming event starting October 17 in the UAE and Oman. India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match on October 24.
Ravichandra Ashwin has also returned to the T20 set-up. The 34-year-old Ashwin last played white-ball cricket for India in 2017.
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