​​Indian cricket stars with army credentials​ | Times of India

Jul 24, 2024

​​Indian cricket stars with army credentials​

TOI Sports Desk

CK Nayudu

Colonel Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, popularly known as C.K. Nayudu, was a legendary figure in Indian cricket. He held the honorary rank of Colonel, a recognition of his leadership and contributions to Indian cricket.

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Hemu Adhikari

Lieutenant Colonel Hemchandra 'Hemu' Adhikari, a trailblazer in Indian cricket and military history. Born on July 31, 1919, Adhikari made a name for himself as a skilled cricketer and a decorated officer in the Indian Army.

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Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev, a legendary Indian cricketer who led his team to victory in the 1983 World Cup, received the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army in 2008.

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Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, was honoured with the rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2010. This honorary rank was conferred upon him in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket

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MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, the celebrated former skipper of the Indian cricket squad, was bestowed with the esteemed honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army in 2011. Under his astute leadership, the team clinched victory in every white ball ICC tournament.

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