'It's the best thing that could happen': Virender Sehwag on MS Dhoni as Team India's mentor for T20 World Cup

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, who has played alongside and under Mahendra Singh Dhoni for a long period of time for the country, expressed his happiness seeing the former Indian captain accept the role of the mentor for Team India during the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

BCCI secretary announced that MS Dhoni will be the mentor for Team India only during the T20 World Cup after discussion with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri during the press conference for announcement of squad for the marquee event.

Talking to the news agency PTI, Sehwag said, "I am very happy that MS accepted the offer to be the Team Mentor for the T20 World Cup. I know many people want that MS should again comeback into the mainstream of Indian cricket and being roped in as the mentor is the best thing that could have happened."

Sehwag elaborated on the same saying that Dhoni is a bowlers' captain and the bowlers, especially the youngster can pick his brains while saying that having played with him for almost a decade he is the most approachable person in the dressing room.

"As a keeper, MS was exceptional with his understanding of field placements and this is something that will help the bowling unit in this World Cup. The bowlers can pick his brains and get useful tips on planning against a batsman.

"There are always players in any international side, who are shy and do hesitate to go up to their skipper and strike up a cricketing conversation. MS has always been that kind of a person who is easily approachable and also a perfect troubleshooter for youngsters," Sehwag further said.