Wicketkeeper batsman MS Dhoni is joining up with his army regiment.
That means the former Indian captain will his side's upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Dhoni is an honorary lieutenant colonel who reports to a reserve force known as the Territorial Army in India.
He's expected to spend the better part of the next two months with the army.
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