New IPL outfit Rising Pune Supergiants have a well-balanced team, with India's limited over captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the helm, feels the franchise's bowling coach Eric Simmons.

"Being part of a new franchise is very exciting and also challenging. We have a well-balanced squad with many options and I am looking forward to working closely with all the players," he said ahead of the team's week-long training session in Pune before the tournament opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians here on April 9.