<div> India's ODI cricket captain M S Dhoni, conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel, is undergoing a two-week initial training with the elite Para regiment of the force in Agra.<br /><br />It is expected that the ace cricketer, who had written to the Army authorities to undertake the training, will do five parachute jumps once he finishes his course.<br /><br />He reported to the Para Brigade, Agra for initial training in Para Jump by Para Training School on August 5.<br /><br />He is expected to do five jumps after two week training, Defence Ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said.<br /><br />Dhoni had in 2011 donned the uniform of a commando as he was conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment.<br /><br />He was conferred the honour for outstanding contribution in the field of sports and his commitment to the Army on various occasions.<br /><br />"It's a real honour as I always wanted to be part of the Indian Army. It's (joining the Indian Army) something that I always wanted to achieve as a kid and now that I have donned the olive greens, my dream has been fulfilled," Dhoni had then said.<br /><br />Since then, Dhoni has maintained that he would "definitely" want to serve the Army actively once he bids adieu to the game.</div>
<div> India's ODI cricket captain M S Dhoni, conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel, is undergoing a two-week initial training with the elite Para regiment of the force in Agra.<br /><br />It is expected that the ace cricketer, who had written to the Army authorities to undertake the training, will do five parachute jumps once he finishes his course.<br /><br />He reported to the Para Brigade, Agra for initial training in Para Jump by Para Training School on August 5.<br /><br />He is expected to do five jumps after two week training, Defence Ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said.<br /><br />Dhoni had in 2011 donned the uniform of a commando as he was conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment.<br /><br />He was conferred the honour for outstanding contribution in the field of sports and his commitment to the Army on various occasions.<br /><br />"It's a real honour as I always wanted to be part of the Indian Army. It's (joining the Indian Army) something that I always wanted to achieve as a kid and now that I have donned the olive greens, my dream has been fulfilled," Dhoni had then said.<br /><br />Since then, Dhoni has maintained that he would "definitely" want to serve the Army actively once he bids adieu to the game.</div>