Published 20:52 IST, July 26th 2019

MS Dhoni to be stationed on active Army duty in Kashmir, Gautam Gambhir shares his view

Gautam Gambhir has appreciated MS Dhoni's decision of joining the Army and said that it is a historic step which will encourage the young generation

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Gautam Gambhir has appreciated MS Dhoni's decision of joining Army and said that it is a historic step which will encour young generation. 

Gambhir's salute to Dhoni

Speaking to a news channel, BJP MP said that one shouldn't merely wear  uniform of defence personnel, rar y should do something for m, and only n wear it. He n, however, praised MSD by saying that veteran cricketer has shown entire country that he is indeed very serious about uniform. Gambhir also said that ex-skipper has taken a step which will motivate youth and that it will also make him a huge role model.

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RE: MS Dhoni's Active Army Duty In Kashmir Approved, Will Join 106 Territorial Army On July 31

MS Dhoni's passion for Army

MS Dhoni will join para regiment on July 31 and will be a part of 106 Territorial Army Battalion (Para) till August 19, informed Army on Thursday. In a major development, MS Dhoni h earlier anunced that he would be unavailable for upcoming Windies trip and would serve Indian Army. Confirming his request, Indian Army Hequarters on Thursday said that he will be stationed with Victor Force in Kashmir Valley and will be taking up patrolling, guard and post duty. y furr informed that MS Dhoni who holds a Lieutenant Colonel (Horary) shall be staying with troops.

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Dhoni has more than once expressed his desire to serve Army. "Once my cricket career is over, I would definitely like to serve in Army," he h said. 

Mahi is a part of Indian territorial army's 106th Battalion (para). World Cup 2011 winning skipper is a part of TA's 106th Infantry Battalion and was awarded horary rank of  Lieutenant Colonel in 2011.   veteran wicket-keeper batsman h also trained with para regiment after he was given horary rank in 2011 in Agra and has completed five parachute jumps.

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