|| CF Correspondent ||

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has said Indian World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni act as a mentor to him as he always try to help the young star but insisted that he does not give solution to the problem.

"He (Dhoni) has been like a mentor to me, on and off the field. I can approach him freely with any problem I may be facing, and he will never give me the entire solution for it," Pant said in an Instagram Live session with his IPL team Delhi Capitals

"This is so that I don't become entirely dependent on him, he gives me hints only that helps me solve the issue myself. He's also one of my favourite batting partners, though it's not something that happens too often.

"If Mahi Bhai is at the crease, you know things are sorted. He's got a plan in his head, and all you need to do is follow it!"

Dhoni has still not retired from international cricket but his chances look to be very slim to represent India again as he missed the chance to showcase his credentials in the Indian Premier League that was suspended for an indefinite period because of coronavirus pandemic.