PHOTOS: Men in Blue get cracking for Proteas challenge

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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