MS Dhoni, India’s cricket legend and Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, may be called to serve as tensions rise with Pakistan. Will Dhoni swap his bat for military duty? Fans await his next move.

MS Dhoni: Will the Cricket Legend Answer the Army’s Call Amid Rising Tensions?

In a story that has sent shockwaves both nationally and internationally, it could be that the future of cricket is a cricket-mad nation with military camouflage in place of MS Dhoni’s ‘Captain Cool’. The Ministry of Defence has issued a red alert amidst spiralling India-Pakistan tensions, keeping the Territorial Army on alert. As Dhoni gets an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel, across the fans corners will be wondering : will pandas would step into their military Uniforms if the need arises?

The Military Side of MS Dhoni Few Know

Whether its calm leadership on and off field, Dhoni has etched his name in history books in the world of cricket but his military career is equally inspiring. In 2011, Dhoni was granted substantive rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army and has undergone full military training and has even been posted alongside soldiers in Kashmir as part of the service. His dedication transcends the purely symbolic and goes to a very personal abiding connection with India’s Armed Forces.

 

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Indian Army can be deployed if required, the Ministry of Defence announced this week. The Territorial Army is usually employed to help out during national emergencies with regular forces. The revelation of one of cricketing gods ( Dhoni) in their list has kept Media busy for sure. Dhoni is free from sports engagements and IPL that he is currently not busy in the middle of season, so it seems to be an apt timing.

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Could Dhoni Serve on the Front Lines?

Keep in mind as an honorary officer, Dhoni will never fight on the ground. But his previous military engagements indicate that he is more than willing to offer his services, be it logistics or morale boosting operations of whatever type of internal. Fans are drooling at the news, they just hope that their favourite cricketing hero will rise to the occasion – this time for the nation.

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Fans Hold Their Breath as Dhoni’s Next Chapter Unfolds

MS Dhoni in cricket pitch, in the ranks of army – that’s resilience and grace under pressure. India at a precarious crossroad, Dhoni’s military association serves as a gentle nudge that not all champions are sportswomen but also nations’ champions in service. Will the bB post-modern captain pick up the cry of nation? Time only will tell however. One thing for sure, the world is watching.