Watch: Dhoni makes fun of Hardik Pandya
Dhaka: Rain could play spoilsport in the Asia Cup tournament opener between hosts Bangladesh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Team India here on Wednesday after weather Gods lashed the city with heavy showers early morning.
Read: Dhoni skips practice, doubtful for Asia Cup opener
However, Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and the rest of the Indian boys remain unaffected by the developments and were busy shaking a leg while also revealing weird facts about them.
Posted by Star Sports on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Official broadcasters Star Sports posted a couple of videos on Twitter revealing members of Team India in a ‘never-before-seen’ avatar.
Go behind the scenes with #KentCricketLive and see what ‘Captain Cool’ @msdhoni is like off the field! pic.twitter.com/DE9cbxyQlU
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 24, 2016
In the clip, opener Rohit Sharma can be seen inside a studio getting candid while also showing off his dance moves much to the amusement of his teammates Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina.
The Indian team in a never-before-seen avatar! Watch #KentCricketLive at 6 PM today on Star Sports 3/HD3!https://t.co/XNglx38XdK
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 24, 2016
In another incident, one of India’s find Down Under Hardik Pandya reveals his nickname as ‘harry’ before apologising for the slip-up subsequently saying ‘lights camera action’.
Skipper Dhoni saw the lighter side and immediately started to make fun of the 22-year-old Baroda rookie’s dialogue delivery.
You’ve seen @msdhoni’s helicopter shot, but you haven't seen this! Watch #KentCricketLive, 6 PM, Star Sports 3/HD3! pic.twitter.com/ccbI4chV58
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 24, 2016
Dhoni was in action again showing off a different set of skills juggling a ball inside a bowl.
Star Sports goes behind the scenes with Team India on tour! Tune in to Star Sports 3/HD3 at 6 PM today!https://t.co/MpWtQzjzVX
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 24, 2016
The Asia Cup, a dress rehearsal for the ICC World T20 will be the last chance for Dhoni and the Indian Team management to try out key elements such as combination and match exposure ahead of the main event. After facing Bangladesh, India will next face arch-nemesis Pakistan on Saturday.