Srinagar: Indian cricket star batsman and former captain of the team Mahendra Singh Dhoni has joined the Army as Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary Title). MS Dhoni, who holds the title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, will be in Kashmir with Para Army Bataliyan from July 31 to August 15. The 38-year-old MS Dhoni will be deployed as Victor Force in Kashmir with 106 Territorial Army Battalion (PARA) unit from July 31 to August 15.

Good news for Dhoni fans, Dhoni to remain in the team until T20 World Cup

Dhoni will have to do patrolling and guard duty. He will then stay with the soldiers. MS Dhoni will be with the Army for about two months, in which he will be given 15 days of patrolling and guard duty like an Army jawan. Team India will soon be on tour to the West Indies for which the team has been announced. Dhoni, on the other hand, has not described himself as available for the tour.

Team India's announcement for West Indies tour, this batsman will replace Dhoni.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement after the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales was in full swing, but Dhoni joined the army and kept himself off the field for two months. Fans were waiting for their decision. However, it is not yet clear when Dhoni will retire from ODI and T20 International cricket.

Team India's selection for Indies tour to be held today, Dhoni's option will remain on the lookout