Sheldon Cottrell Salutes MS Dhoni's 'Inspirational Love For Country'

Cottrell, who is a soldier in the Jamaican Defence Force, took to Twitter and said that Dhoni is an inspirational figure both on and off the field

West Indies speedster Sheldon Cottrell has praised veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni for his dedication and love for the Indian Army. Dhoni, who also holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, has made himself unavailable for the upcoming West Indies Tour, will serve the Indian Army in Kashmir and will undertake the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty for about 15 days. Impressed by his gesture, Cottrell took to Twitter and said that Dhoni is an inspirational figure both on and off the field. “This man is an inspiration on the cricket field. But he is also a patriot and a man that gives to his country beyond duty. I have been at home in Jamaica with my boys these past weeks and had time to reflect,” he tweeted.

This man is an inspiration on the cricket field. But he is also a patriot and a man that gives to his country beyond duty. I have been at home in Jamaica with my boys these past weeks and had time to reflect (1/2)

— Sheldon Cotterell (@SaluteCotterell) July 28, 2019

The West Indies pacer, who is a soldier in the Jamaican Defence Force, also shared an old video of Dhoni from 2011, when the former Indian skipper was given the rank of honourary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army by the President. “I shared this video with friends and family because they know how I feel about honour but the moment between wife and husband truly shows an inspirational kind of love for country and partner. Please enjoy as I did,” he wrote along with the video.

I shared this video with friends and family because they know how I feel about honour but the moment between wife and husband truly shows an inspirational kind of love for country and partner. Please enjoy as I did. pic.twitter.com/Pre28KWAFD

— Sheldon Cotterell (@SaluteCotterell) July 28, 2019

In the recent World Cup in England and Wales, Sheldon gained popularity for his trademark 'salute' celebrations which he performed after taking a wicket.

Early sighting of the Cottrell salute! pic.twitter.com/UuhILvml2Z

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 22, 2019