Why Dhoni joined military? Is he saying bye to cricket?

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has approved former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s request to train with the Parachute regiment for two months, top Army sources said on Sunday. The internationally acclaimed wicket-keeper batsman had requested the Army to allow him to train with a Territorial Army battalion of the Parachute Regiment for two months.

"The request has now been approved by the Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat and the honorary Lt Col would train with the Parachute regiment battalion," top Army sources said. Dhoni expressed unavailability for West Indies. Now he is ready for military training.