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 ace cricketer got a chance to meet President. As per reports, MS Dhoni went over to Raj Bhavan in Jharkhand's capital city. He was accompanied by his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva to meet President Kovind for dinner.
Reportedly, President's visit to Gumla district got cancelled due to heavy rains, following which MS Dhoni visited him at Raj Bhavan where he is staying for 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 Goverr Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Ranchi Mayor Asha Lakra and senior officers at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi. He will be returning on September 30 after attending convocation ceremony of Ranchi University, as per official statement. During his visit, he also offered prayers at Baidyanath temple in Deoghar.
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Dhoni on break from cricket
ace cricketer is reportedly on a break from cricketing action ever following India's defeat at World Cup, earlier in July. While speculations around 'Captain Cool's' retirement have been doing rounds on media, World Cup-winning captain has t revealed his plans for future, while extending his break from sport. Recently, MS Dhoni was seen playing billiards along with Baharagora MLA Kunal Sarangi at 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 w expected to return to action in limited-overs contest against West Indies in December.
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08:55 IST, September 30th 2019