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

MS Dhoni could become the ideal mentor for Team India

There is no doubt that MS Dhoni has one of the finest cricketing brains ever. Thanks to his sharp decision-making skills, coupled with the ability to stay calm in intense situations, the former Indian captain has won many accolades in his career.

Under him, India became the first team to lift all three premier ICC trophies - the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy. Alongside that, Dhoni was also part of the Indian team that got to the top of the ODI and Test rankings.

While the stats prove his calibre as a captain, they don't speak much about the role he has played in the holistic development of the Indian team, making it formidable in world cricket.

Although it's been almost two years since he retired from international cricket, many feel he could still contribute to the team as a mentor. With that in mind, here are three reasons why MS Dhoni must serve India in a mentor's capacity.

#3. His leadership quality could benefit the team

Needless to say, MS Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket. There has been no format where the Jharkhand cricketer hasn't achieved success. While there have been many successful captains before him, no one has made decision-making look as easy on the field.

Thanks to his ability to stay calm even in situations on the field where most would falter, the former Indian captain has helped his team achieve the impossible. One such instance would be the must-win game against Bangladesh at the 2016 T20 World Cup.

With Bangladesh needing two runs to win from three balls, many considered the match to be over for the Men in Blue. But MS Dhoni's cool-headedness made sure that India were able to defend the total and win the match by one run.

#OnThisDay in 2016, MS Dhoni broke thousands of Bangladeshi hearts. https://t.co/fZbnO3mAWG

Given Dhoni's ability to read the game well, his valuable insights from the dugout could help the side immensely and guide them out of pressure situations.