By: BCCI Press Release
Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma were conferred with the coveted Arjuna Award for this year, and the previous year respectively.
Ajinkya and Rohit, who have been named in the Indian team for the three-Test series against New Zealand, beginning on September 22, were honoured with the Arjuna Awards.
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Rohit Sharma is one of the stars of the limited overs format. He is the only cricketer to have two double centuries to his name in ODIs. He also holds the record for the highest score in one-dayers.
Rahane, meanwhile, has established himself as one of the most dependable batsmen. He scored runs in all formats and playing the role of an anchor in the middle order.
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The Arjuna Awards are given to sportspersons for consistently outstanding performance for four years preceding. The year of award and who have also shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
The awardees are given a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress and award money of INR 5 lakhs.
