Mahendra Singh Dhoni was felicitated by Padma Bhushan in Army uniform
New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again became the center of attraction for all seven years after winning a memorable six-wicket victory in the World Cup 2011 in Mumbai, when the honorary Lieutenant Colonel accepted the Padma Bhushan in the Army dress. It was a pleasant coincidence for Dhoni that he was given this prestigious civilian honor on the seventh anniversary of the World Cup victory. After winning the 50-over World Cup for India's second time under the captaincy of Dhoni, the Indian Territorial Army had honored him with the honorary post of Lieutenant Colonel on November 1, 2011. After Kapil Dev, Dhoni is the second Indian cricketer to receive this honor. Dhoni received this award from President Rama Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Many times World title winner P. K. Pankaj Advani also received Padma Bhushan. India won the World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka on the same day in 2011. Dhoni smashed a six in the Wankhede stadium and wiped out India's 28-year ...