MS Dhoni to be a part of a 15-member defence ministry panel to review NCC

Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni has been named as a part of a 15-member panel that has been constituted at the behest of the Defense Ministry to review the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Along with Dhoni, industrial tycoon Anand Mahindra has also been named in the panel as well.

This panel will be headed by Baijayant Panda, who is a former lawmaker, and also includes eminent names such as Rajya Sabha Member Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Sanjeev Sanyal, who is the Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry as well as Najma Akhtar, who is the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia.

It is to be noted that Dhoni is already a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry stated that this 15-member committee has been formed to suggest measures to empower NCC cadres to contribute to nation-building and to help in the development of various sectors.

“The terms of reference of the committee, inter-alia, broadly provide for suggesting measures which can empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation-building and national developmental efforts in various sectors,” said the Defense ministry.

MS Dhoni is one of the greatest Indian cricketers

MS Dhoni is considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played for India. The 40-year-old represented India in 90 Tests, 350 ODIs as well as 98 T20Is. He is hailed as arguably the greatest Indian captain ever.

Dhoni has led India to numerous titles during his tenure as the skipper. In the year 2007, India won the T20 World Cup title under Dhoni’s stewardship and followed that up by winning the 2011 fifty-over World Cup trophy under Dhoni’s leadership as well.

India also emerged as the winner of the Champions Trophy tournament that was held in the year 2013 with Dhoni at the helm. Apart from this, Dhoni has also led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side to three IPL trophies as well. While Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on 15th August 2020, he continues to be a part of the CSK side in the IPL.

Dhoni will next be seen on the cricket field on 19th September 2021 when he leads the Chennai Super Kings side in the second half of the 14th edition of the IPL.