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In the absence of MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya, Pant is expected to helm the team's lower-middle order against West Indies. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni's absence great opportunity for Rishabh Pant to prove himself': Virat Kohli

Speaking to the press on the eve of the first T20I between West Indies and India, Kohli said the team wants Pant to prove his credentials.

03 Aug 2019 10:18 AM

Dhoni walked out to the pitch after Rishabh Pant who batted at number 4, followed by Karthik at No. 5, and Pandya at 6, caused a massive stir. (Photo:AFP)

Sanjay Bangar reveals he didn't send Dhoni at 7 during the WC semi-final vs NZ

After India’s ouster from the World Cup, Ravi Shastri had also mentioned that the management and the team decided to send Dhoni at 7.

02 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

MS Dhoni, who took a two-month break from international cricket, is currently training with the Paramilitary forces (106 Territorial Army Battalion), and he is expected to be with the Army for two weeks. (Photo:Twitter))

Lt Colonel MS Dhoni gives an autograph bat as his picture goes viral; see pic

The 38-year-old started has joined the troops and have started working with the Army from July 31.

02 Aug 2019 12:07 PM

After India crashed out of the 2019 World Cup, following a loss to New Zealand in the semis, Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the West Indies tour. (Photo: PTI)

Photos: MS Dhoni starts 2-week Army duty in Kashmir

The 38-year-old will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 and undertake duties with the troops.

01 Aug 2019 7:52 PM

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is said to start his patrolling duties in war-affected Jammu and Kashmir from today. (Photo:Twitter)

MS Dhoni joins Indian Army battalion, will start his patrolling duties from today

Dhoni will be working as an honorary colonel, the India Army has stated.

31 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

Dhoni was part of the Army-Navy Stars XI who played against the Bollywood XI which comprised of Arjun Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Ishan Khatter, Aparshakti Khurana and others at a football stadium in the Mumbai suburbs. (Photo: AP)

Dhoni spotted playing football with Arjun Kapoor before joining Indian Army; see pics

Dhoni checked in to the ‘City of Dreams’ on July 27.

30 Jul 2019 3:07 PM

With a pinch of humour, Dhoni was seen talking about his life after crossing the age of 50. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: MS Dhoni delivers speech at an event in Chennai

Dhoni, who has a special connection with Chennai has been part of one of the most successful franchises of the IPL Chennai Super Kings

29 Jul 2019 6:50 PM

Dhoni is an honourary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. He is also a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps. (Photo: Twitter)

Sheldon Cottrell lauds MS Dhoni’s ‘inspirational love for country’; see tweet

Dhoni will be joining the 106 TA Battalion (Para) on July 31 and will continue until August 15.

29 Jul 2019 12:39 PM

Nevertheless, earlier, several reports came out stating that the veteran wicket-keeper batsman had joined the battalion on July 24, but after he was spotted at the Mumbai Airport, MS Dhoni's appearance at the airport indicated something else. (Photo: PTI)

MS Dhoni spotted at Mumbai airport despite reports stating he will join Indian Army

The 38-year-old clearly told the BCCI that he wouldn’t be available for two months to train with the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment.

28 Jul 2019 3:32 PM

The 38-year-old had made himself unavailable for the West Indies tour to serve his regiment. (Photo: Twitter)

'Dhoni will be protecting citizens, needs no protection': Army Chief Bipin Rawat

In 2015, Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircraft.

27 Jul 2019 12:35 PM

Gambhir labelled Dhoni's stint with the army as a 'fantastic' move and also hailed Dhoni's dedication towards serving the nation. (Photo: PTI/BCCI)

Gautam Gambhir reacts on MS Dhoni’s decision to join Indian Army

Dhoni will formally join his duty in Kashmir on July 31 and will stay with the army till August 15, the army said in a statement.

27 Jul 2019 11:36 AM

But what in case the youngster is still befuddled? Virat Kohli said at that point he would walk up to that specific cricketer and have a word, make him understand what he has to do to achieve his objectives. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli reveals how he treats the youngsters in his team

The Indian captain talked about leading the junior players but permitting them their own space to express.

26 Jul 2019 5:23 PM

After Dhoni decided to take time off to serve for his paramilitary regiment for two months, Yograj Singh was all for praise for him. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

Yograj Singh makes remarkable U-turn, says he is a ‘fan of Dhoni’; watch

Yograj’s remarkable U-turn came after MS Dhoni decided to take a two months time off to serve for the paramilitary regiment.

26 Jul 2019 11:37 AM

In 2015, Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircrafts in the Agra training camp. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni to serve Indian Army in Kashmir, will undertake patrolling and guard duties

The 38-year-old holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment.

25 Jul 2019 2:06 PM

According to the records, Sakshi Dhoni had received share capital in cash all the expenses were also paid in cash. (Photo: Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram)

Amrapali group diverted money to MS Dhoni, wife Sakshi's firms, auditors tell SC

Rhiti Sports Management Private Limited is said to have received a total of Rs 42.22 crores from Amrapali group.

24 Jul 2019 8:48 PM

Sachin Tendulkar's famous jersey No.10 has already been "unofficially retired" by the BCCI from white ball cricket after pacer Shardul Thakur wore it briefly and was heavily trolled on social media. (Photo: AFP)

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use Jersey No 7?

Dhoni, who has been playing limited overs internationals since 2015, has taken a two-month sabbatical to serve the Parachute Regiment.

24 Jul 2019 5:42 PM

The 38-year-old on Saturday made himself 'unavailable' for the Indian team's tour of West Indies as speculations raged about his future. (Photo: AP)

Here's why Anand Mahindra shared 3-year-old video of MS Dhoni

Dhoni had requested the Indian Army to allow him to train with a Territorial Army battalion of the Parachute regiment for two months.

24 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

Dhoni's retirement rumours were put to a rest temporarily after the 38-year-old decided to take a two-month break. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni is still fit enough to play international cricket', feels his childhood coach

Dhoni has now informed the BCCI that he will be joining the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army.

23 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

MS Dhoni’s childhood Arun Pandey put Dhoni’s retirement talks to bed, and stated that Dhoni has immediate plans to retire from international cricket. (Photo:Twitter)

Twitter Lauds MS Dhoni as he’s ready to serve his Territorial Army; see tweets

Dhoni’s act has won the hearts of the fans as they took to twitter to laud him for his wonderful action.

23 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

If Dhoni would have retired then that would have created a massive void which would be hard to fill if in case Pant sustains any injury before the 2020 T-20 championship, so Dhoni was asked to stay until Pant is properly groomed, explained the sources. (Photo:AP)

MS Dhoni not to retire until Rishabh Pant gets well trained: reports

The team management requested MS Dhoni to not retire.

23 Jul 2019 11:51 AM

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