- All-rounder Deepti Sharma’s name in women’s category sent for Arjuna Award
- So far, three cricketers Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have been awarded the Khel Ratna.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent Rohit Sharma, vice-captain of the ODI team, for the Khel Ratna. Apart from this, Shikhar Dhawan and fast bowler Ishant Sharma have been recommended for the Arjuna Award. In the women’s section, the board has recommended the Arjuna Award to all-rounder Deepti Sharma.
The performance for this year’s Arjuna Award and Khel Ratna from January 2016 to December 2019 will be considered.
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The board also sent Dhawan’s name for the Arjuna Award in 2018. But he was not respected. Indian captain Virat Kohli was given the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018. Earlier, Mahendra Singh Dhoni received this honor in 2008. Sachin Tendulkar was elected Khel Ratna in 1998, 10 years before him.
Rohit Deserves to Get Khel Ratna: Ganguly
Regarding the selection of players for the National Sports Awards, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said, “Before shortlisting the names, we tested the players on several parameters. Rohit has set new standards as a batsman. He has achieved such goals in the shorter formats of the game (ODIs and T20s) which are almost impossible. Therefore, we have felt that he is rightfully entitled to get the Khel Ratna. BCCI.
‘Continuity in Ishant and Dhawan’s Performance Too’
Ganguly further said- Ishant Sharma is one of the most senior members of the Test team. He has a big contribution in Team India becoming number-1 in Tests. At the same time, Shikhar is consistently scoring runs in the ICC event, while Deepti is the best all-rounder.
Rohit was Elected ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019.
Rohit was voted the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019. He is the only batsman in ODI World Cup history to score five centuries in a tournament. He achieved this feat in the World Cup in England in 2019. At the same time, he is also the only batsman to score 4 centuries in T20 format.
Rohit has so far scored 9115 in 224 ODIs with 29 centuries, while scoring 2141 runs in 32 Tests. He has scored 6 centuries and 10 half-centuries in Tests. This batsman has played 108 T20s so far. It has scored 2773 runs. BCCI.
Online Applications were Called Because of Corona
The Sports Ministry has invited nominations from the contenders for the National Sports Awards by e-mail this time because of Coronavirus. The process of sending nominations usually starts in April. But this time due to the lockdown applications have been sought in May.
June 3 is the Last Date for Submission of Nomination.
The date for submission of online nomination has been fixed as June 3. After this, if any coach and player send nomination, then his name will not be considered.
President Gives Awards on Sports Day
Every year on August 29, National Sports Day is celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of hockey player Major Dhyanchand. On this day, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award and Dhyanchand Award are given in a simple ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Players Caught in Doping Cannot Apply
Such players cannot send applications for the National Sports Awards, which have been found guilty by the National Anti-Doping Agency ie NADA or are under investigation against them.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia Received the Khel Ratna Last Year
The Khel Ratna is India’s highest sporting award. It is named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Every year it is given to the best player of the country. The player is given 7.5 lakh rupees and a statue along with the award. At the same time, the player who wins the Arjuna Award is given five lakh rupees. Last year, Paralympian Deepa Malik and wrestler Bajrang Punia received the award.
