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Bharat Ratna
Thu, April 05 2012
Sachin Tendulkar deserves Bharat Ratna, says Virat Kohli
India's latest batting sensation Virat Kohli on Thursday said Sachin Tendulkar deserves country's highest civilian award - the Bharat Ratna.
Thu, April 05 2012
Maharashtra government recommends Sachin Tendulkar for Bharat Ratna
By CricketCountry Staff
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar’s name has been recommended for the nation’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, by the Maharashtra government.
Tue, March 20 2012
Sachin Tendulkar’s ton of tons inspire Saina Nehwal
It was Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century that "inspired" India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal to overcome a form slump and win the Swiss Open recently, the world number five said.
Mon, March 19 2012
Sachin Tendulkar should be awarded Bharat Ratna: BCCI vice president
Lauding Sachin Tendulkar for his phenomenal feat of scoring 100 international centuries, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla on Monday said the cricket icon should be honoured with the country's highest civilian award.
Fri, March 16 2012
Sachin Tendulkar should be honoured with Bharat Ratna: Mamata Banerjee
Taking a break from government baiting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday congratulated Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for his elusive 100th international ton and said that he deserved India's highest civilian award - the Bharat Ratna.
Tue, January 31 2012
BCCI recommends Viswanathan Anand for Bharat Ratna instead of Sachin Tendulkar!
Putting an end to the controversy surrounding the nomination of a candidate for Bharat Ratna, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finally sent in their recommendation for the prestigious award – the legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
Thu, January 26 2012
Sachin Tendulkar can wait for Bharat Ratna: Desh Prem Azad
Former cricket coach Desh Prem Azad welcome the recommendation of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to confer the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, to late Hockey champion Dhyan Chand. He also has said that ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar could wait for now. While addressing media persons in Chandigarh,...
Sat, August 23 2014
Bharat Ratna for Sachin? There are worthies who haven’t got Padma Shri!
The nation is awash with demands for conferring the Bharat Ratna – India’s highest civilian national honour. However, few realise that some legendary names in Indian cricket have not been awarded even the Padma Shri – the lowest ranking among the Padma awards.
Wed, January 25 2012
Sachin Tendulkar not recommended for Bharat Ratna by BCCI: Reports
By CricketCountry Staff
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s name has not been recommended for the highest civilian honour of the country, Bharat Ratna Award, according to reports.
Mon, January 16 2012
Sachin Tendulkar should demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
Indian hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand's son Ashok Kumar said that cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar should set an example of magnanimity by seeking Bharat Ratna for his late father.