"Things can improve with sports, we have already seen some improvement. Youngsters should take up sports, not only just cricket," Dhoni told reporters after visiting the Aman Setu (Peace Bridge), the last point on Line of Control in Kashmir.
Interacting with reporters here, 55 kms from Srinagar, Dhoni said the Indian Army is a highly motivated force who do not need people from outside to boost their morale.
"I hear people often talking about boosting the morale of the Army but it is the most motivated army. I am here for the last few days. I have visited the forward areas and met officers and jawans. I came to learn from them," Dhoni said.
In response to a question, he said BCCI is doing a good job in promoting cricket across the country but ultimately it is the local state associations which have to take the game to the grassroots.
"BCCI is doing a good job in promoting cricket. It provides funds to local associations which are directly involved in managing affairs of the game in their respective areas," he said. MORE