From MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Sportspersons who served in the Indian armed forces – In Pics
Due to their great contributions to the country, some Indian cricketers and other big sportspersons have earned the honorary rank from the Indian armed forces, and some of them even served in the Indian armed forces.
Serving for the country is always special for anyone and that’s why many Indian sportspersons opt to serve in the army and earn respect from their fans. Also, due to their great contributions to the country, some Indian cricketers and other big sportspersons have earned the honorary rank from the Indian armed forces. A few of them also served for the Indian armed forces.
Here we take a look at some of the Indian sportspersons who have served in the army or held positions in the Indian armed forces:
Sachin Tendulkar
![Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/26/1009059-sachin-3.jpg)
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar joined the Indian Air Force with the rank of group captain in 2010. The legendary batter became the first sportsperson to confer honorary and first person without an aviation background to receive this honour. Tendulkar has since become the face of Indian Air Force of youth.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
![Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/26/1009058-rajyavardhan.jpg)
Kapil Dev
![Kapil Dev Kapil Dev](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/26/1009057-kapil-1.jpg)
MS Dhoni
![MS Dhoni MS Dhoni](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/26/1009056-dhoni-1.jpg)
Abhinav Bindra
![Abhinav Bindra Abhinav Bindra](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/26/1009055-bindra.jpg)
Iconic Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra scripted history at the 2008 Olympic games when he bagged gold in 10m air rifle shooting event, ending India's excruciating wait for an individual gold medal at the mega sporting event. For all his achievements, Bindra was made an honorary Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army in 2011.