Jul 24, 2024
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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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, 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, 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, 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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