Dhoni to serve in Kashmir

The former captain of Team India, MS Dhoni has pulled himself out of India’s upcoming series against West Indies and will be undertaking duties with his battalion, serving in Kashmir. The Indian Army in a statement said, “Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) MS Dhoni is proceeding to 106 TA Battalion (Para) for being with the Battalion from 31 Jul-15 Aug 19. As requested by the officer and approved by Army Headquarters; he will be taking on the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty and would be staying with troops”. The Army has also reported that the unit will be posted in the Kashmir valley as part of Victor Force. Dhoni was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion) by the Army in 2011. He has qualified as a paratrooper after completing five parachute training jumps in the Agra training camp in 2015. In order to fulfill his commitments with the Army, the former captain had opted out from India’s upcoming series against West Indies. Dhoni is one of the few Indian cricketers to experience active duty with the armed forces.