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Padma Bhushan
Sat, January 26 2013
Rahul Dravid believes India and Pakistan should play cricket more often
There is a lot riding on the upcoming India-Australia cricket series since it will help the selectors identify the next generation of players, Rahul Dravid, the team's mainstay till his retirement last year, said at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Saturday.
Fri, January 25 2013
Rahul Dravid to get Padma Bhushan
Batting great Rahul Dravid and Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom were on Friday named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan Awards, the third highest civilian honour, while six other sports persons figured in the list of Padma Shri awardees.
Fri, January 25 2013
Rahul Dravid likely to receive Padma Bhushan: Reports
Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid is likely to receive Padma Bhushan along with London Olympics bronze medalist boxer MC Mary Kom, India's third highest civilian award, according to CNN-IBN reports on Friday.
Tue, August 28 2012
Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir nominated for Padma Awards
Just retired Rahul Dravid will be nominated for Padma Bhushan award 2012 for his service and contribution to Indian cricket. Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian honour in India after Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan. Rahul Dravid had announced retirement from cricket in March 2012 after playing 16 years of international cricket for India....
Mon, August 27 2012
Rahul Dravid to be nominated for Padma Bhushan
By CricketCountry Staff
Former India captain Rahul Dravid will be nominated for Padma Bhushan award 2012 for his service and contribution to Indian cricket.
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.
Sun, August 03 2014
Bharat Ratna has been devalued by not conferring honour on national treasures like Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin continues to be the pride and joy of the entire nation for well over two decades.