(a) whether the name of any Cricketer was considered and recommended for `Arjuna Award`; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the name of any Cricketer was considered and recommended for `Arjuna Award`; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN)
(a) & (b) : This year no Cricketers` name was recommended by the Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, State Governments or any other body, for consideration of the Selection Committee for Arjuna Awards.