The Champions Trophy is set to kickstart with the first game between England and Bangladesh on June 1. Cricketers are gearing up for the big event, playing warm-up matches to get in that perfect shape before all excitement begins.
However, when it comes to big competitions, it is not only about the matches, but also what happens before the tournament shapes up. And, yes, there are always those photo-ops, where players are sometimes asked to join, and this time it was the turn of former India captain MS Dhoni.
Dhoni, wearing his Indian jersey with his helmet and willow, is seen appearing to give his pose for the cameras. The Indian cricketer looks in final shape as he takes the first picture with the bat over the shoulder and looks straight into the camera.
Dhoni, for another photo, is asked to keep his bat behind his neck and give a menacing look. Dhoni, who is known to be a fun character, is asked by the photographer to 'not smile'. After a few pictures, the photo shot might also have got over.
The International Cricket Council's official Twitter handle released the 'behind the scenes' video. You can have a look at it below.
Behind the scenes as @msdhoni has his #CT17 photoshoot! ? pic.twitter.com/6u8YqR6nXa
— ICC (@ICC) May 27, 2017
India will play their opening match against Pakistan on June 4, and the former captain will hope to power India to an impressive win over the Men in Green.
