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PHOTOS: Men in Blue get cracking for Proteas challenge

September 23, 2015 15:50 IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back at the helm for the limited-overs' leg of the South Africa cricket team's tour of India next month.

The Men in Blue are preparing for the series at a seven-day camp, in Bengaluru, which commenced on Monday.

The Proteas play India 'A' in a practice match at Palam on September 29 before taking on Dhoni's men in three T20 Internationals, the first of which is in Dharamsala on October 2.

Rediff.com brings you pictures from the preparatory camp.

MS Dhoni in Bengaluru

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, right, in Bengaluru on Monday. Photograph: BCCI

MS Dhoni in Bengaluru on Saturday

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni takes guard during a nets session. Photograph: BCCI

MS Dhoni in Bengaluru on Saturday

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, centre, and teammates head to the practice ground in Bengaluru on Monday. Photograph: PTI

MS Dhoni in Bengaluru on Saturday

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni makes his way to the ground with his kit bag. Photograph: PTI

Ajinkya Rahane

IMAGE: His batting position in the Test team recently made headlines, but Ajinkya Rahane, Team India's new 'Mr Dependable' is unfazed. Photograph: PTI

Rohit Sharma

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma, left, looks pleased with himself as he chats with a teammate. Photograph: PTI

Axar Patel

IMAGE: The selectors decided to persist with young Axar Patel, left. Photograph: PTI

Stuart Binny

IMAGE:Stuart Binny, right, who has been named in the T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming series against South Africa, believes that he can improve if more chances come his way. Binny is seen with Sreenath Aravind, who is set to make his T20 debut. Photograph: PTI
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