[WATCH] ‘One of the most dangerous teams’ – MS Dhoni gives verdict on India’s chances at 2026 T20 World Cup

Former India captain MS Dhoni has offered assessment of the current Indian T20 side ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Dhoni described the current Indian setup as one of the “most dangerous teams”, underlining the depth, experience, and role clarity within the squad. According to the World Cup-winning skipper, the current team is ready to defend their world title. 

“It’s one of the most dangerous teams. You know, they would have already started batting or bowling. But what all is needed in a good team? Everything is there. They have the experience. Especially when it comes to this format, the experience is vast. They have played under pressure. Whoever is playing whatever roles they are playing in the team, they have been in that situation for a considerable period of time,” Dhoni said on Mahi Unplugged.

However, he also highlighted a factor that has historically troubled captains in white-ball cricket, which is dew. Admitting his personal fear for it, the former skipper explained how dew can significantly influence outcomes of matches. 

“What worries me? Again, I hate dew. Dew changes a lot of things. So, even when I was playing, something that really scared me was dew. Where the toss becomes crucial and all of that. If we are playing 10 matches with some of the best teams, we will come out as winners more often than not. If the conditions remain neutral,” he exclaimed. 

One of the greatest T20 captains himself, Dhoni further underlined the unpredictability of T20 cricket, where one off-day or an inspired opposition performance can derail even the strongest sides, and that will be the only challenge ahead of the hosts. 

“The problem is when some of your players have a day off and somebody from the opposition has a brilliant day. And it can happen in the T20 group. So, that’s the time. Whether it happens in the league stage, whether it happens in the knockout stage, that’s where all the praying is needed. You know, nobody should get injured. Whatever roles are given, people should accomplish their roles for the team,” he said.

“And if that’s the case, I don’t want to jinx it by saying anything. But it’s one of the most dangerous teams,” he concluded.

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MS Dhoni was the captain when the Men in Blue lifted the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007. The 17-year-old drought was then ended by Rohit Sharma’s team in 2024, when the Indian team won the title in West Indies and USA. Now, in the 2026 edition, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side will be defending their title in front of their home crowd.