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[caption id="attachment_47290" align="alignnone" width="580"] Former India captain MS Dhoni with Ravindra Jadeja at the Oval on Saturday. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] Debasis Sen, London: With the passage of time MS Dhoni is having his role changed in the Indian team. Dhoni, who started as a wicket-keeper batsman before going on to become the most successful captain for India. The former India captain is now seen in the role of an assistant coach or a mentor to the young Indian players in the team.  He has been seen in this role ever since the Indian team arrived in England for the Champions Trophy. Dhoni was seen giving bowling tips to Ravindra Jadeja at the nets. Both of them had a long session at the nets today with the left arm spinner. He tried to sort out some issues with Jadeja’s bowling as he was having some concerns with his follow through. [caption id="attachment_47289" align="alignnone" width="580"] MS Dhoni with Anil Kumble at the Indian net session on Saturday at the Oval. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] He has also been seen bowling at few occasions. The former skipper was spotted throwing the ball with side-arm during India’s net session. He gave throw downs to the batsmen at one of the nets, something similar to the role which former India coach and South African Gary Kirsten played. Dhoni has been spotted having long discussions with India Coach Anil Kumble. The two together is taking the onus of senior members, guiding the youngsters in the team to do well. India are placed in a must win situation tomorrow as they take on South Africa at the Oval following their surprise loss against the Sri Lankans on Thursday. https://youtu.be/n50YNsh1CEE