Cricket and the ♉military have often intersected in India, with seve🌟ral legendary cricketers receiving prestigious ranks.
These honors celebrate their exceptional contrꦬibutions both on the field and in thei🐬r support of national service.
Here’s a look at five India🥂n cr��icket icons who’ve earned military accolades.
Here’s a list:
1) CK Nayudu
C.K. Nayudu, a cricketing pioneer, 🐷w✤as honored with the rank of Colonel, acknowledging his leadership and impact on the sport.
2) Hemu Adhikari
Lieutenant Colonel Hemu Adhikari was renow👍ned both for his cricketing prowess and his distinguished service in the Indian Army.
3) Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev, the captain who led India to a World Cup win🔴 in 1983, was awarded the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial A🅠rmy in 2008.
4) Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Te💞ndulkar received the honorary rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force in 2010, celebrating his remarkable cricketin🐓g career.
5) MS Dhoni
MS Dh🅘oni, former Indian cricket captain, was given the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in 2011, recognizing his leadership and success in international cricket.