“Rohit Sharma has set new benchmarks as a batsman and achieved scores people thought were not possible in the shorter formats of the game. “Ishant Sharma has been a warhorse while Shikhar Dhawan lifts the team’s morale with his fearless approach. “The last Indian cricketer to win the Khel Ratna was Virat Kohli and I hope Rohit Sharma too, gets this top award as he thoroughly deserves it,” Dhumal said. “Ishant Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have justified their talent and put in performances that their fans can be proud of. Deepti Sharma has contributed both with the bat and ball and deserves her nomination.”

Source: Hindustan Times May 30, 2020 13:35 UTC