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Last updated on - October 8, 2025, 1:30 PM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj was honoured with the prestigious position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for Telangana Police after an impressive performance in 2024 T20I World Cup.
Star legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also known as 'God' of cricket was awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain by the Indian Air Force in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the game.
India's women team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Punjab Police in March 2018. But four months later, when it was discovered that her graduation degree was invalid, her rank was taken away.
Joginder Sharma who is famous for his impactful role in India's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win against Pakistan, also serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police for Haryana Police.
Former India's captain Kapil Dev who lead India to in the 1983 World Cup was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army in 2008.
In 1923, the ruler of Holkar State invited Nayudu to live in Indore and was given the rank of colonel in the state's army. Nayudu is widely regarded as 'India's first cricket superstar.'
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