Why Sachin Tendulkar was Given Bharat Ratna when He Only plays for BCCI but Dhyan Chand Played for India
Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, the most prolific runmaker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known. His batting was based on the purest principles: perfect balance, economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses - anticipation. If he didn't have a signature stroke - the upright, back-foot punch comes close - it's because he was equally proficient at each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will.
The honour didn't just follow an amendment of rules but also a decision by the government to choose him over hockey great Dhyan Chand, whose name was recommended by the Sports Ministry and who was in contention till even the final few weeks leading up to the Wankhede Test match. While the ministry also felt that the two sportsmen could get the award together, a decision was finally taken to pick Tendulkar alone, on grounds of his popular appeal,
In sport of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar is no way near Sir Donald Bradman.Cricket world's legend Don Bradman and Hockey's greatest player Dhyan Chand once came face to face at Adelaide in 1935, when the Indian hockey team was in Australia. After watching Dhyan Chand in action, Don Bradman remarked "He scores goals like runs in cricket"
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), headquartered at Mumbai, India, is the national governing body for all cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as BCCI replaced Calcutta Cricket Club. BCCI is a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It often uses government-owned stadiums across the country at a nominal annual rent. It is a "private club consortium". To become a member of a state-level association, one needs to be introduced by another member and also pay an annual fee. The state-level clubs select their representatives (secretaries) who in turn select the BCCI officials.
The honour didn't just follow an amendment of rules but also a decision by the government to choose him over hockey great Dhyan Chand, whose name was recommended by the Sports Ministry and who was in contention till even the final few weeks leading up to the Wankhede Test match. While the ministry also felt that the two sportsmen could get the award together, a decision was finally taken to pick Tendulkar alone, on grounds of his popular appeal,
Late major Dhyan Chand is acknowledged as the all-time greatest player of the game of hockey all over the world. He is probably the only Indian player for any sport to have generated a number of myths about his ability as a hockey player.
Such was the Dhyan Chand’s ability that he was appreciated by none other than Hitler during the Olympics in Germany. For all those who argue in Favour of Tendulkar should remember that Dhyan Chand played at a time when cricket was an elite sport and hockey was the sport of the common man.In sport of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar is no way near Sir Donald Bradman.Cricket world's legend Don Bradman and Hockey's greatest player Dhyan Chand once came face to face at Adelaide in 1935, when the Indian hockey team was in Australia. After watching Dhyan Chand in action, Don Bradman remarked "He scores goals like runs in cricket"
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), headquartered at Mumbai, India, is the national governing body for all cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as BCCI replaced Calcutta Cricket Club. BCCI is a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It often uses government-owned stadiums across the country at a nominal annual rent. It is a "private club consortium". To become a member of a state-level association, one needs to be introduced by another member and also pay an annual fee. The state-level clubs select their representatives (secretaries) who in turn select the BCCI officials.
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