“We have recommended only one name, that of Zaheer Khan, for the Arjuna Award," Shetty said. The 32-year-old Shrirampur-born Zaheer, who made his international debut in 2000, would be the 44th cricketer to be bestowed with the award if the government accepts the BCCI's recommendation.
Zaheer Khan has been India's best Bowler in recent years, playing a big role in team India's overseas Test wins which have helped the team to climb the top of the rankings.
ReplyDeleteThe last cricketer to win this Award was India women's captain Jhulan Goswami in 2010.