6.MS Dhoni
Probably the most famous entry on this list is MS Dhoni. The right-handed wicket-keeper batsman from Ranchi played a pivotal role in India’s success in the 2011 World Cup. He also led the nation to historic triumphs in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
Dhoni holds the position of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. The former Indian skipper had also donned customized gloves during the 2019 World Cup to show his pride in the position.
5.Kapil Dev
A patriot by heart, #KapilDev joined the Indian Territorial Army as a honorary Lieutenant Colonel in 2008. pic.twitter.com/7yzA3wMg42
— Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) January 6, 2016
Like MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev played an essential role in the rise of cricket in India. The popularity of this sport reached the next level after Kapil Dev and his men won the ICC World Cup in 1983. Kapil motivated his men to beat the mighty West Indies team in the finale.
In 2008, the Indian Territorial Army conferred him the honorary position of Lieutenant Colonel, the same place that MS Dhoni holds.
