Dravid recommended for Khel Ratna

Rahul Dravid, the Indian captain, has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest award for sports. Dravid was recommended for the award last year as well but lost out to Pankaj Advani, the billiards player.

Yuvraj Singh, the middle-order batsman, and Anjum Chopra, the former women's team captain, were recommended for Arjuna awards. Incidentally, Yuvraj was also recommended for the same award last year.

Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to have received the Khel Ratna to date. It is awarded for spectacular and outstanding performance in sport and carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh. The Arjuna award is given for consistent performances in the last three years and has a cash award of Rs 3 lakh.