India\u2019s one day international cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to take up a challenge of a different kind. He has enrolled himself at a college here to study for a commerce degree.\nDhoni took admission on Thursday in St. Xaviers college here. He was not present in Ranchi himself but his sister and brother-in-law, Gautam, completed the admission formalities.
\nHe took admission in office management and secretarial practice, part of the Bachelors in Commerce course, said officials in St Xaviers college.
\nThe officials also said Dhoni, who was conferred the nation\u2019s highest sporting honour Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Aug 29, has sought exemption from attending classes.
\n\u201cThe college management will decide about exempting Dhoni from attending classes,\u201d an official said.
\nStudents and teachers are excited about having Dhoni in their college.
\n\u201cIt is indeed a great moment for us. We can meet and talk to Dhoni in the college. Dhoni, who is inaccessible to people, will now visit the college,\u201d said Neha Kumari, a first year student.
\nRajesh Sen, another student, said: \u201cWe are feeling proud to be a batch mate of Dhoni. We are feeling elated as our college will be recognised at national and international level.\u201d
\nDhoni had met college Principal Nicloas Tete when he visited Ranchi last and expressed his desire to take admission in the graduation course.
\nTete had accepted the request and agreed to grant admission in sports quota.
\n\u201cIt is big gift for us on Teachers\u2019 Day. We thank Dhoni for selecting our college to pursue graduation,\u201d said Walter Vengra, head of department of journalism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"