In the Indian sports arena, the Arjuna Award is the pinnacle of recognition. But what about those players who have never been bestowed with this honor? Let’s unravel the stories of these unsung heroes who, despite their stellar performances, remain in the shadows of the Arjuna spotlight.
1. Kris Srikkanth – The Fearless Cricket Rockstar
Ever wondered about the explosive opening batsman from the 1983 World Cup, Kris Srikkanth? With 43 Tests and 146 ODIs, he played like a champ, yet the Arjuna Award seemed to miss this cricket rockstar.
2. Suresh Raina – Cricket’s Silent Hero
Suresh Raina might not have the shiniest stats, but he’s done some crazy things like 1st to score centuries in all three formats. He’s a real cricket hero, yet the Arjuna Award never knocked on his door.
3. Ashish Nehra – The Grinning Cricket Warrior
Ashish Nehra battled on the cricket field for nearly two decades. With the best World Cup bowling figures by an Indian, have six wicket in an ODI twice and 235 wickets in 164 games, you’d think the Arjuna Award would have noticed him.
4. Dara Singh Randhawa – More Than a Wrestler
Dara Singh Randhawa was a jack-of-all-trades – wrestler, actor, politician. He even made it to the WWE Hall of Fame! But the Arjuna Award? Nope, it missed him somehow.
5. MS Dhoni – Cricket’s Captain Cool
Now, let’s talk about MS Dhoni, the captain cool. With a Padma Bhushan, ICC trophies, and more, Dhoni’s trophy cabinet is full. However, the Arjuna Award remains elusive, adding a touch of mystery to this cricket legend.he has unique record to win ICC troohies in all three format of the game. Padma Shri in 2009, ICC ODI player of the year 2009 and 2010, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2007, Padma Bhushan in 2018, 3 ICC trophies, and a lot more, but not the arjun award??
In a world adorned with accolades, these athletes stand as beacons of resilience. The Arjuna Award might be absent, but their legacy shines brighter than ever.
