Cricketer Dhoni shares first photos of parachute jump

Dhoni is an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in India's Territorial Army.

In August of 2015, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the current captain of the India cricket team underwent two-week training with the elite Para regiment of the force in Agra.

Dhoni is an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in India's Territorial Army. His first jump was from 1,250 feet.

According to PTI, he reported to the Para Brigade, Agra for initial training in Para Jump by Para Training School on August 5, 2015. Dhoni in 2011 donned the uniform of a commando as he was conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment.

He was honoured for his outstanding contribution in the field of sports and his commitment to the Army on various occasions.

Almost six months later, he shared pictures on Twitter detailing his very first jump.

(With inputs from Agencies)