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The chief of Indian Air Force P V Naik on Monday stated that he will seek special permission from the government so that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar can experience a flight of Su-30MKI- the best fighter plane of IAF.
"Sachin Tendulkar is already our Honorary Group Captain. Once both Sachin and Dhoni are free from their cricketing engagements, I will ensure that they get to fly Su-30MKI. They have done our country proud and it will be an honour for us," Naik said.
ACM Naik informed that as of now there are no plans of awarding any honorary post to the Indian captain like Tendulkar.
Dhoni who was accompanied by his wife Sakshi was there at the Air Force chief's residence for over an hour as he interacted with senior officers.
The meeting with ACM Naik was organised by former Indian team manager Wing Commander M Baladitya.
ACM Naik presented Dhoni with a plaque on behalf of the Indian Air Force.
The skipper and his wife were at ease as they interacted and answered various cricketing queries.
When the wives of the senior officers congratulated the couple, Sakshi said, "You all supported the team. Congratulate yourselves."
Someone asked about his bald look, the skipper smiled and said, "I thought World Cup is over so let's just get it off."
He patiently answered all the cricketing queries although it was evident that he would now like a few days away from cricket.
"IPL will be very hectic," he admitted.