MS Dhoni gets Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

India's ODI and Twenty20 skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been chosen for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. which is considered as the country's highest sports award. Dhoni is the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

The committee headed by legendary sportsperson Milkha Singh, chose Dhoni out of a set of nominations. The BCCI has welcomed the decision after Rahul Dravid missed out on the award on a previous occasion, although he was a deserving candidate to win it.