Published 09:42 IST, September 30th 2019
MS Dhoni meets President Kovind for dinner in Ranchi
Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni met President Ram Nath Kovind at the Raj Bhavan in Jharkhand's capital city Ranchi on Sunday, as per reports
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Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni met President Ram Nath Kovind in Jharkhand on Sunday, as per media reports. President Kovind is in Jharkhand for a three-day visit during when the ace cricketer got a chance to meet the President. As per reports, MS Dhoni went over to the Raj Bhavan in Jharkhand's capital city. He was accompanied by his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva to meet President Kovind for dinner.
Reportedly, the President's visit to Gumla district got cancelled due to heavy rains, following which MS Dhoni visited him at the Raj Bhavan where he is staying for the 3-day visit.
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President's Jharkhand visit
President Kovind is in Jharkhand with his wife Savita for a three-day state visit, during when he has a line-up of programmes to attend. He was welcomed by Governor Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Ranchi Mayor Asha Lakra and senior officers at the Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi. He will be returning on September 30 after attending the convocation ceremony of Ranchi University, as per the official statement. During his visit, he also offered prayers at the Baidyanath temple in Deoghar.
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Dhoni on break from cricket
The ace cricketer is reportedly on a break from cricketing action ever following India's defeat at the World Cup, earlier in July. While speculations around 'Captain Cool's' retirement have been doing rounds on media, the World Cup-winning captain has not revealed his plans for the future, while extending his break from the sport. Recently, MS Dhoni was seen playing billiards along with Baharagora MLA Kunal Sarangi at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). MS Dhoni, who had earlier recused himself from India's tour of West Indies also opted out of South Africa's tour and is now expected to return to action in the limited-overs contest against West Indies in December.
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08:55 IST, September 30th 2019