Lieutenant Colonel Dhoni

[Sachinism]

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra were on Tuesday conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army by President Pratibha Patil. Both sportsmen were bestowed upon the rank in the territorial army for their outstanding contribution in cricket and shooting, and their commitment to the army on various occasions. While Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in World Cup 2011 and top of the Test ranking table for the first time ever, Bindra became the only Indian sportsperson to win an individual Olympic gold medal. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Salute-Lt-Colonel-Dhoni-and-Bindra/H1-Article1-745086.aspx :isalute:

[Holysmoke]

Dhoni = Lieutenant Colonel. Tendulkar = Group Captain. :facepalm:

[Sidhoni]

:isalute:

[1983-2011]

why do these sportsman get military awards, they should only get sports awards and national awards only in exceptional circumstances

[Yoda-esque]

Doctor,Lt-Col...What next ????

[CSK Fanatic]

and who in his/her right mind chosen Bindra to be given same rank along with Dhoni? Bindra = 2 mins fame, no popularity, no skills or fitness requirement. Dhoni is rockstar, once in generation human being.

[CSK Fanatic]

Dhoni has 5 Major Cups.

[CSK Fanatic]

Bindra is arrogant person, his dad refused 5 crore+ from differant state govts and central govt. They should have been more humble instead of showoffing that they are already rich.

[nballa]

Bindra is arrogant person' date=' his dad refused 5 crore+ from differant state govts and central govt. They should have been more humble instead of showoffing that they are already rich.[/quote'] that is actually very well done. not you, bindra's dad.

[Clarke]

whistle podu Go back to the IPL forum

[asterix]

and who in his/her right mind chosen Bindra to be given same rank along with Dhoni? Bindra = 2 mins fame' date= no popularity, no skills or fitness requirement. Dhoni is rockstar, once in generation human being.WADA... J/K :icflove: Don't get your panties in a knot..

Bindra as a sportsperson is approved by

[The Outsider]

Bindra was/is the best in his chosen sport and field of expertise. Dhoni never was and never will be the best wicketkeeper-batsman in the world.

[Aaku]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG dhoni just got hotter :yay: Lieutenant Colonel Mahi

[bulbul]

and who in his/her right mind chosen Bindra to be given same rank along with Dhoni? Bindra = 2 mins fame' date=' no popularity, no skills or fitness requirement. Dhoni is rockstar, once in generation human being.[/quote'] lol at One in generation Human being....Rest of the people are what Vampires

[J P K]

Bindra is arrogant person' date=' his dad refused 5 crore+ from differant state govts and central govt. They should have been more humble instead of showoffing that they are already rich.[/quote']

[TheYuvi02]

and who in his/her right mind chosen Bindra to be given same rank along with Dhoni? Bindra = 2 mins fame' date=' no popularity, no skills or fitness requirement. [b']Dhoni is rockstar, once in generation human being.

:facepalm:

[Misu243]

Gladiator Dhoni should now try his luck in WWF. :--D:two_thumbs_up:

[Sachin=GOD]

I don't like this practice of giving such ranks in the armed forces to sports persons or giving Doctorates to sports persons for that matter.

[TheYuvi02]

I don't like this practice of giving such ranks in the armed forces to sports persons or giving Doctorates to sports persons for that matter.

Totally agree, those doctorates don't mean crap and everyone knows that, pretty useless practice these.

[Sidhoni]

I don't like this practice of giving such ranks in the armed forces to sports persons or giving Doctorates to sports persons for that matter.

And what if its given to Sachin?