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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
MS Dhoni To CK Nayudu: 8 Indian Cricketers Who Have Army Ranks To Their Name
CK Nayudu: He was a trailblazer as India's first Test captain, known for his powerful batting and leadership. He was arguably Indian cricket's first true superstar, with fans paying big money to catch his glimpse in small maidans. He was honoured with the rank of Colonel in the Holkar State's army years before his international debut. Many still remember him as Colonel. (BCCI) Hemu Adhikari: A crisis-solver with the bat, brilliant fielder, and a respected senior, he played 21 Tests and later shaped India's success as a coach and manager. A lot of future superstars credited him for their success. He also served in the Indian Army during WWII and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He's still the only Indian captain to have served in the Army. (X) Venkatraman N. Swamy: A nippy fast-medium bowler who played one Test for India but was excellent on the domestic circuit. He served the Indian Army from 1944, retiring as a Major. (Ramadham Presents The Galaxy of Indian Cricketers) Chandrasekhar Gadkari: An aggressive batsman and handy spinner for India in the 1950s, he balanced cricket with a military career, serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. (Facebook) V. M. Muddiah: A leg-spinner who represented India in Test cricket during the late 1950s. He served in the Indian Air Force, retiring with the rank of Wing Commander. (Indian Air Force, X) Kapil Dev: Legendary all-rounder led India to its maiden World Cup win in 1983. Dev was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in 2008. (X) Sachin Tendulkar: India's greatest-ever batter with the most runs in international cricket to his name to date. In 2010, he was awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. (AFP) MS Dhoni: Another India legend and arguably the best captain to lead the team. He holds the honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army's Parachute Regiment, having completed para-trooper training in 2015. (BCCI)
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bombay Gymkhana stands Test of time, is now 150 not out
Mumbai: The iconic Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai celebrated its 150th anniversary on Thursday. A number of activities like the unfurling of its flag, singing of the gymkhana anthem and ringing of its bell were part of the celebrations. The opulent, ground-plus-one storey British-era grade 2A heritage structure had hosted the first Test match to be played on Indian soil in December 1933. Lala Amarnath had scored a memorable century in this match against England. C K Nayudu and Douglas Jardine were the rival captains for this Test. "Our gymkhana is a sports powerhouse. We invited our members, who enthusiastically participated in the is a milestone and we wanted to make it memorable," said Bombay Gymkhana's president Sanjiv Saran Mehra. Inaugurated on June 19, 1875, the gymkhana was founded primarily for sports and games. The gymkhana's past president and noted sports journalist Khalid Ansari, in an earlier interaction with TOI, had recalled the colonial masters' aim: "Fostering a heritage where sportsmanship, friendships evolve in a high-quality facility and environment in a socially responsible and friendly manner." Nostalgia pervades the corridors of this institution. One of the stories is about how the famous Parsi philanthropist Sir Cowasji Jehangir donated Rs 1,800 for its construction (at a total cost of Rs 18,625) but was not allowed entry to the clubhouse as its membership was open only to Europeans at that time.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India men's Test captains full list: Will Shubman Gill become 37th long-format skipper?
Team India are set to appoint their new men's Test captain on Saturday ahead of the 2025 five-match tour to England, starting June 20. India will be naming a replacement for Rohit Sharma as the skipper of the side, after the Mumbai batter announced his retirement from the format earlier this month. Since their first Test in 1932, India have witnessed 36 Test captains across 589 matches. CK Nayudu led India in their maiden Test match in 1932 against England. However, it was only 20 years later that India tasted their first Test victory under the captaincy of Vijay Hazare against England on February 10, 1952 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India's first overseas Test series win came in the 1967-68 season under Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi who led the national side in 40 Tests, winning nine games. Only five Indian captains – Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – have managed to notch up at least 10 Test victories. Kohli remains as India's most successful Test captain, winning 40 of the 68 Tests he led in with a 58.82 success rate. Leading in 60 games between 2008-14, Dhoni is the second-most successful Test skipper for the country, winning 27 matches. Sachin Tendulkar remains the youngest man to lead India in a Test, aged 23 when he faced Australia in Delhi in 1996.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Derek O'Brien writes: A quizmaster's tribute to the Indian Armed Forces
It has been one month and one day since the monumental tragedy at Pahalgam. Every life matters. More than 20 lives were lost in Poonch, Rajouri and Uri. Prime time debates did not do justice to this part of the story. At least 15 people were killed in Poonch, including four children. Three were killed in Rajouri. An Additional District Development Commissioner, a migrant labourer from Uttar Pradesh, a Sikh ragi (one who sings hymns), and a seven-year-old girl were among those who lost their lives. Schools were destroyed. Places of worship were damaged. Pahalgam, Poonch, Rajouri, Uri needed to be spoken of in the same sentence. As we stand by the grieving families, let us pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who are on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir. And all the Indian Armed Forces — approximately 50 lakh of them — personify valour. Fourteen lakh from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, 11 lakh in the reserve forces, and 25 lakh in the paramilitary forces. This quiz is one small way of paying tribute to each one of them. 1. In 1950, which word was dropped from the Indian Navy? 2. Which site in Delhi has a scheme of four distinct concentric circles, named Tyag Chakra (circle of sacrifice), Raksha Chakra (circle of protection), Veerta Chakra (circle of bravery), and Amar Chakra (circle of immortality)? 3. The first captain of the Indian Test cricket team, C K Nayudu, was appointed Colonel in 1923 by which army? 4. Lieutenant Colonel Avatar S Cheema was the first Indian born person to do what in 1965? 5. 'If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a __.' Fill in the blank with a six-letter word to complete this quote by Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. 6. What was the name of the all-women soldiers' unit under the Azad Hind Fauj? 7. In 1888, which football tournament started off as an Army Cup, open only to the British Indian Army troops in India, but soon opened up to civilian teams? 8. According to his own statement, Manoj Kumar donated the entire amount he received for the National Award for his 1965 film Shaheed to the family of which martyr? 9. Which Army Chief refused special treatment for his son, who was captured during the 1965 Indo-Pak War? 10. In 2019, several salons across India offered discounts to customers who chose to style their moustache and hair like which Indian Air Force pilot? 11. Which joint military exercise involves all three Indian services? 12. The motto of the Indian Air Force, Nabham Sparsham Deeptam, has been taken from the eleventh chapter of the… 13. Formed in the 1700s, with the Assaye elephant as their insignia, which is the oldest infantry regiment in the Indian Army? a) Madras Regiment, b) Punjab Regiment, c) Kumaon Regiment, d) Jat Regiment 14. In which city would you be if you were visiting the Hall Of Fame, a museum constructed and maintained by the Indian Army in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars? 15. Who was the first and only Indian to be promoted to the five-star rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force (equal to the army rank of Field Marshal)? 16. Which ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities in India and is held on the evening of 29 January at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi? 17. Founded in 1987, the MARCOS are one of the nation's most formidable commando units under which branch of the Indian Armed Forces? 18. Which is the only regiment in the Indian Army that has the privilege of carrying the President's Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner? 19. Name the operation launched by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on 13 April 1984 to establish full control over the Siachen Glacier. 20. In 1835, what was formed as a militia called the 'Cachar Levy', primarily to protect British tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids? Answers: 1. The word 'Royal', since India became a republic; 2. National War Memorial; 3. The Holkar Army; 4. Climb Mount Everest; 5. Gurkha; 6. Rani of Jhansi Regiment; 7. Durand Cup; 8. Bhagat Singh; 9. K M Cariappa; 10. Abhinandan Varthaman; 11. Exercise Tropex. Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise; 12. Bhagavad Gita; 13. Madras Regiment; 14. Leh; 15. Arjan Singh; 16. Beating Retreat; 17. Indian Navy; 18. The President's Bodyguard; 19. Operation Meghdoot; 20. The Assam Rifles The writer is MP and leader, All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party. Additional research: Amit Ghosh, Ayashman Dey
