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MS Dhoni's reason for donning army uniform while receiving Padma award will make you proud as an Indian
An emotional Mahendra Singh Dhoni shares his thoughts after receiving the Padma Bhushan award on Monday.
Updated : Apr 03, 2018, 06:11 PM IST
 "MS Dhoni conferred with the Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday")
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Exactly seven years after lighting up the Mumbai skyline with an unforgettable six, Mahendra Singh Dhoni again became the cynosure of all eyes as the honorary Lieutenant Colonel received the Padma Bhushan Award on Monday., dressed in an army uniform.
It was a happy coincidence for Dhoni as he was conferred with the prestigious civilian honour on the seventh anniversary of their famous World Cup triumph.
The Indian Territorial Army had conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Dhoni on November 1, 2011, months after the country lifted its second World Cup under his leadership. The 37-year-old Dhoni is the second Indian cricketer after Kapil Dev to receive this honour.
As his name was announced, Dhoni marched past the dignitaries present at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan before receiving the honour from President Ram Nath Kovind. A lot like his batting in his heydays, Dhoni looked pretty much at ease as he walked towards the dais wearing the army uniform.
Watch the video here
President #RamNathKovind confers Padma Bhushan on Cricketer @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/TvSElaVjZ0
— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) April 2, 2018
On Tuesday, Dhoni took to social media to share his thoughts on what the 'uniform' means to him'
"An honour to get the Padma Bhushan and receiving it in Uniform increases the excitement ten folds. Thanks to all the Men and Women in Uniform and their families for the Sacrifices they make so that all of us could enjoy our Constitutional Rights. Jai Hind," he wrote in Instagram post.
Here's his post
On April 2 in 2011, India won the World Cup final against Sri Lanka. With 10 balls to go at the Wankhede Stadium, the then-captain Dhoni ended India's 28-year wait with a massive six.
Dhoni has been the recipient of many awards, including the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2008 and 2009 (the first player to win the award twice), the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2007 and the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour in 2009.
(Inputs from PTI)
