From MS Dhoni To Suresh Raina: Famous Indian Cricketers Who Never Won The Arjuna Award - In Pics
The Arjuna Award, a prestigious recognition in Indian sports, has eluded some of the cricketing greats despite their extraordinary contributions. Let's delve into the careers of four legendary cricketers who, surprisingly, never received this national honour.
Jan 10, 2024, 06:58 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: PM Modi
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award will henceforth be called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, PM Modi made the announcment on Twitter.
Aug 06, 2021, 12:48 PM IST
Mithali Raj and Ravichandran Ashwin recommended for Khel Ratna by BCCI
It remains to be seen if Mithali Raj is chosen by the Sports Ministry-appointed panel in an Olympic year. She completed 22 years in international cricket last week. The 38 year-old is also the leading run getter in ODIs with more than 7000 runs.
Jun 30, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Para-athlete Deepa Malik announces her retirement
Paralympic javelin thrower Deepa has bagged a total of 58 national and 23 international medal during her illustrious career.
May 11, 2020, 16:55 PM IST
Ranveer Singh wishes Virat Kohli for Khel Ratna win — Here's what he said
Congratulatory messages and wishes have been pouring in from everywhere for Indian skipper Virat Kohli who have been honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Sep 26, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
Juniors putting pressure but Khel Ratna Sardar Singh hopes to carry on until Tokyo Olympics
Hockey being one of the most physically demanding sports, it gets difficult to cope with the demands on the other side of 30, but Sardar stays hopeful to extend his career to Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Sep 06, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Major Dhyan Chand: All you need to know about the man behind 'National Sports Day'
Dhyan Chand is arguably the greatest sportsperson that India has ever produced. It is not surprising that the Government decided to celebrate his birthday as the National Sports Day of the country.
Aug 29, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna; Harmanpreet Kaur, Cheteshwar Pujara for Arjuna awards
Sardar received the Arjuna Award in 2012 and Padma Shri in 2015.
Aug 03, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
Honor Trolling: How Saina Nehwal's dignified silence allowed fans to settle 'patriotism' debate among themselves
Saina was announced as Huawei’s sub-brand Honor’s India brand ambassador.
Dec 15, 2016, 18:21 PM IST
Slip of Tongue! Sports Minister Vijay Goel calls PV Sindhu & Sakshi Malik gold medallists - WATCH
Speaking to ANI about the occasion, Vijay Goel called PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik 'Rio Olympics Gold Medallists'.
Aug 29, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Virat Kohli recommended for Khel Ratna by BCCI, Ajinkya Rahane for Arjuna Award
The mainstay of Indian batting line up, in all three formats, Kohli has been going through a purple patch with the willow.
May 03, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
