When Mahendra Singh Dhoni presented himself as a cricket fan!

MS Dhoni is also brand ambassador of Masters Champions League.

New Delhi: India's limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday represented himself not as cricketer but as a cricket fan, during the launch of ticket sales for the inaugural edition of Masters Champions League (MCL).

“Today I am in front of you not as a cricketer, but as a cricket fan. I have come here to tell you that our favourite cricketers are coming back to play on the field. Every fan will say one thing for sure...we wantsixer," said Dhoni in a special video message.

The 34-year-old is also brand ambassador of the tournament, which is scheduled to start on January 28.

First match of the league is between Sourav Ganguly's Libra Legends and Virender Sehwag's Gemini Arabians at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).

The final will also be staged at the DICS on February 13.

(With Agency inputs)