MS Dhoni recently pulled out of the West Indies tour to serve the Indian Army. He won't be available for two years, and now he has even got the clearance from the Army Chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat.

Dhoni holds the rank of Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion). A source of Indo Asian News Service has confirmed about Dhoni joining the battalion in Bengaluru.

"Just like Dhoni has been one of the greatest servants of Indian cricket, his love for the armed forces is also well-known. This idea that he would go and spend time with his regiment was in the pipeline for a while, but it took a backseat due to his cricketing commitments. This will also help increase awareness among the youth about the armed forces, and that is what Dhoni wants," the source said.

A part of MS Dhoni's training is also expected to take place in the Kashmir Valley. However, the cricketer won't be allowed to take an active role in any operation.

(With IANS Inputs)