1 . MS Dhoni – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Territorial Army

After leading India to the historic ICC World Cup victory in 2011, MS Dhoni was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. This honour recognised not only his cricketing excellence but also his exemplary leadership qualities, calm temperament under pressure, and the inspiration he provided to millions of aspiring cricketers across the nation. Advertisement

2 . Kapil Dev – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army

Kapil Dev, the captain who led India to its first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1983, received the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army in 2008. This recognition came decades after his iconic triumph but reaffirmed his status as a national hero.

3 . Sachin Tendulkar – Gro

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