MS Dhoni receives Padma Bhushan, By wearing Army Uniform

As MS Dhoni’s name was announced, the ex-Indian cricket team captain marched past the dignitaries present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before receiving Padma Bhushan award from President Ram Nath Kovind.

Precisely seven years in the wake of illuminating the Mumbai horizon with an extraordinary six, MS Dhoni again turned into the cynosure of everyone's eyes as the privileged Lieutenant Colonel got the Padma Bhushan Award, wearing an armed force uniform. 

It was a fortuitous situation for Dhoni as he was consulted with the esteemed regular citizen respect on the seventh commemoration of their celebrated World Cup triumph. 

The Indian Territorial Army had given the privileged rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Dhoni on November 1, 2011, months after the nation lifted its second World Cup under his authority. 

The 37-year-old Dhoni is the second Indian cricketer after Kapil Dev to get this respect.

As his name was reported, Dhoni walked past the dignitaries exhibit at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before accepting the respect from President Ram Nath Kovind. 

A great deal like his batting in his primes, Dhoni looked basically quiet as he strolled towards the dais wearing the armed force uniform. 

Additionally deliberated with the Padma Bhushan was different world title holder cueist Pankaj Advani.

On this day in 2011, India won the World Cup last against Sri Lanka. 

With 10 balls to go at the Wankhede Stadium, the then-commander Dhoni finished India's 28-year hold up with a monstrous six. 

Dhoni has been the beneficiary of numerous honors, including the ICC ODI Player of the Year grant in 2008 and 2009 (the principal player to win the honor twice), the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna grant in 2007 and the Padma Shri, India's fourth most noteworthy regular citizen respect in 2009. 

Like Dhoni, Advani additionally has a recognized profession, having won gold twice at the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010.