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Dhoni likely to be EC's 'Poll Ambassador'

Ranchi, Mar 28 (ANI): The Election Commission on Saturday said that the Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be it's 'Poll Ambassador' for motivating young voters to exercise their rights to franchise.

The Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi said that the stars like Dhoni could help people to cast their votes.

"People should know that exercising their franchise is their duty. So, the Election Commission has mooted the idea to seek the help of stars like Dhoni to attract young voters," Quraishi added.

When asked about if Dhoni has accepted the request, the Election Commissioner said that the cricketer had to offer first. (ANI)

India win toss, elect to bat

Chandigarh, Oct 8:  Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first in the fourth ODI of the seven-match series agianst Australia here today. India made three changes from the side that lost the third ODI in Hyderabad with RP Singh, Sourav Ganguly and Murali Kartik replacing S Sreesanth, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma respectively. For Australia, who are leading the series 2-0, Nathan Bracken came in place of Stuart Clark. The Teams: India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain),.....
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