Is Dhoni eligible for Bharat Ratna?

He is a Bharat Ratna, he is a gem of India. He has made India world Champions in all three formats of cricket. The youth of the country follow him, he is an example for all of them. He already has the Padma Bhushan.

Did Kapil Dev receive Bharat Ratna?

By this simple yardstick why is Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar or MS Dhoni not been conferred the Bharat Ratna’s? Not to mention he was part of Kapil Dev’s world cup winning team in 1983.

Is Sourav Ganguly Padma Shri?

Ganguly was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in recognition of his distinguished contribution in the field of sports. He was presented with the award on 30 June 2004, by then President of India, Dr. A. P. J.

Who is the only cricketer awarded with Bharat Ratna?

RETIRED cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was awarded India’s highest civilian honour on Tuesday, the Bharat Ratna, making him the first Indian sportsperson to receive the honour.

What are the benefits of getting Bharat Ratna award?

The benefits that the Bharat Ratna awardee gets is a nominal hat tip to them by the people of India.

• Bharat Ratna awardees are declared state guests while travelling anywhere in India.
• Awardees are entitled to a diplomatic passport through which they get access to VIP lounge at airports, a separate immigration counter.

How many sportsperson got Bharat Ratna?

Sachin Tendulkar, at the age of 40, became the youngest person and first sportsperson to receive the honour. In a special ceremony on 18 April 1958, Dhondo Keshav Karve was awarded on his 100th birthday. As of 2015, the award has been conferred upon 45 people with 12 posthumous declarations.

Who is the first sports person to get Bharat Ratna?

Sachin Tendulkar
But in the field of sports, Sachin Tendulkar remains the only person to have received the Bharat Ratna.

When did Ganguly retire?

2008
The “Maharaja” finally retired from international cricket in 2008 after playing his last Test against Australia at home. Post retirement, Ganguly continued to play cricket for his state team, Bengal and also signed up with Kolkata in 2008 for the Indian T20 League.