Dhoni not to charge a penny for India's mentor role in T20 World Cup: BCCI
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New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday said that former India captain MS Dhoni will not be taking any fees for his role as the mentor of the Indian cricket team during the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021.
Shah while speaking to Aaj Tak channel said that the legend wouldn't be charging a single penny for his new role.
"MS Dhoni won't charge even a single penny for his role as Indian team mentor during the World Cup," Shah was quoted as saying.
Dhoni was appointed as the mentor for the upcoming T20 World Cup which will be played in Oman and the UAE, starting October 17.
The 40-year-old Dhoni, who led India to glory in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, retired from international cricket in August 2020. However, Dhoni has continued to play for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. CSK have reached the final of IPL 2021 after beating Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier.
