3 reasons why MS Dhoni must serve India in a mentor's capacity

#2. Working closely with Rishabh Pant on wicketkeeping

Rishabh Pant replaced MS Dhoni as India's first-choice wicketkeeper following the latter's retirement in 2020. But he hasn't been as influential as the former Indian captain, especially with his glove work.

With 444 dismissals to his name, the former Indian skipper is easily one of the most successful wicketkeepers in the history of the gentlemen's game. One of the biggest assets of the 40-year-old has been his inputs from behind the stumps.

As mentioned already, MS Dhoni is excellent at understanding the game and has often assisted the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal with their line and length.

The same, however, can't be said for Pant. While he has impressed many with his performances of late, former cricketers like Syed Kirmani have expressed their concerns regarding his wickeeping quality.

Like the T20 World Cup last year, the mentorship role will provide Dhoni with the opportunity to work closely with Pant and help him fine-tune his glovework. Additionally, it will allow him to influence the Delhi cricketer's reading of the game and help the youngster assist the bowlers with their line and length.

---

#1. MS Dhoni's presence in the dressing room

No doubt, having MS Dhoni in the dressing room will boost the morale of the players to a great extent. This is especially the case for youngsters, many of whom are yet to get a fair taste of international cricket.

With the T20 World Cup round the corner and the 50-over World Cup following that next year, many young guns will benefit from having the wicketkeeper-batter around.

Additionally, most of the senior pros in the team have made their debuts under the former Indian skipper and hold him in high regard. Thus, considering the equation MS Dhoni shares with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, a conflict of opinion in the dressing room is unlikely to happen.