Indian Cricketers With Army Credentials

Jul 25, 2024 Anshu Bajaj Tooltip

Colonel Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, was honored with the rank of Colonel

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Hemu Adhikari, a groundbreaker in both Indian cricket and military history

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Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricketer, became Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army

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MS Dhoni, former Indian cricket captain, was made Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army

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Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, was honored as Group Captain in the Indian Air Force (IAF)

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