'Kya baat kahi hain'- Fans react as Adam Gilchrist believes Indian Cricket Board should call two star cricketers for mentorship ahead of World Cup 2023

Former Australia wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist suggests India should spend some time with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni ahead of the ODI World Cup. Ahead of the mega event, the two-time World champions will face the Aussies in a three-match ODI series against Australia.

The Men in Blue will have an eye on winning the ODI World Cup and not let any team take the trophy away from them this year. The hosts recently won the Asia Cup 2023 in which they defeated Sri Lanka in the final winning the continental tournament for the 8th time.

I would be tapping into guys like Sachin and MS to come in and spend time with the group: Adam Gilchrist

Speaking Sportstar, Gilchrist believes the World Cup hosts should be looking to get Tendulkar and Dhoni on board to talk to the Indian team ahead of the event. He said "I can't claim to know what it is like to be an Indian player, playing in India. It’s always intriguing. If I would be in the Indian hierarchy, I would be tapping into guys like Sachin and MS to come in and spend time with the group if they are available, and pass on all their experience."

He also spoke about Virat Kohli saying, "Virat, obviously, was part of that team without being a feature member of the team at that time. I would be drawing on that experience of playing a home World Cup and try to find out how they did it. If you can keep that external noise quiet, it allows you to play your best cricket."

On speaking about stadiums, he said, "The venues and the conditions created will play a significant part in how strong a preparation this is for Australia and India. Generally looking at various other nations and what they are doing, I can’t think of a better preparation than what Australia and India have. They are the two teams that will be definitely vying for the title."

Here's how fans reacted:

Sneaked in sachin statpadulkar

— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) September 20, 2023

Dhobi sneaked

— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) September 20, 2023

I don't think they should, we all what happened in 2021 T20 world cup
It will confuse the team more

— Harman Singh (@HarmanS48671788) September 20, 2023

Last time ms dhoni was with the team india,

India faced group stage exist for first time in ICC events in last 10 years.

— KRISHNA (@KrishnaVK_18) September 20, 2023

Well last time MS dhoni mentored Team India, they were out in the first round itself
Let the coaches and captain take care of the team

— Anuraj Kumar (@BeAnuraj) September 20, 2023

Sneaked in Sachin the Statpadder 😂

only MS Dhoni 🔥

— Dhruv  (@ImDhruv__18) September 20, 2023

The last time MS Dhoni spent time with Team India before the 2021 T20 World Cup, we all know what happened....

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) September 20, 2023

Having MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar mentor Team India would be an invaluable experience for the players! 🏏

— Vinita Pangeni (@Wyni16) September 20, 2023