Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

May 03, 2016 11:40

Virat Kohli, India's Test captain, has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the nation's biggest sporting honour, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. His deputy, Ajinkya Rahane, is also in line for another honour, having been nominated for the Arjuna award.

The Khel Ratna carries a cash reward of Rs 7.5 lakh along with a citation, while the Arjuna award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and a citation.

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