The women who are guarding Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is used to having women around him.

Now, they will become a regular fixture in his life. 

Police in his hometown of Ranchi have assigned him five women bodyguards to keep unwanted admirers at bay.

The decision to give India`s ODI captain the new security detail comes after two recent incidents in which female fans tried to throw themselves on their heartthrob in order to gain his attention, Ranchi police chief MS Bhatia said on Tuesday.

Bhatia said the female cops had been given special training to protect Dhoni from unwanted advances.

Dhoni, known for his good looks and swashbuckling batting, is also rumoured to be India`s most saleable cricketer, ahead of even Sachin Tendulkar.

He has already been given ``Z-class`` security - the highest level - usually reserved for the Prime Minister and other senior political figures.

Image: Three of the five female bodyguards can be seen outside Dhoni’s home in Ranchi.