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I am getting a boost from Army: Dhoni

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Press Trust of India Leh
Last Updated : Feb 02 2013 | 1:32 PM IST

Dhoni was the chief guest of a friendly cricket match played between the Indian Army team and a team of ladakhi locals here and inaugurated the ground, which became the highest cricket ground in the world.

Hundreds of local fans waited outside the cricket venue to get a glimpse of Dhoni but the Army did not allow anyone to get into the venue and all had to return with dejected hearts.

Dhoni said he was interested in joining the Army before becoming a cricketer, but instead joined the Indian Railways.

"I am fortunate that now I am able to be a part of Indian Army," said Dhoni.

"I am not here to boost Indian Army. To see the jawans serving in such a situation really boosted me further," he added.

During the tour, Dhoni will also visit Siachen glacier - the highest battleground of the world.

The Indian captain had visited the troops on the Line of Control yesterday. He interacted with officers of the Chinar Corps and also spoke to school children from downtown Srinagar yesterday.

  

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First Published: Jun 06 2012 | 4:05 AM IST

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