Question: Which Indian cricketer was recently awarded with Bharat Gaurav Award?
(a) Kapil Dev
(b) M S Dhoni
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 01st August, 2019, former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev (age 60 years) was awarded the East Bengal’s highest award – Bharat Gaurav.
- Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia was awarded Identifying & Nurturing the Icon award, and Manoranjan Bhattacharya & Bhaskar Ganguly was honored with the Lifetime Achievement awards.
- The East Bengal Football Club also honored legendary P. K. Banerjee (age 83 years) with the Coach of coaches award, and 26-years-old Laldanmawia Ralte awarded with ‘Best Footballer of the Year’ award.
Links:
https://jobrefresher.com/current-affair/August-2019/07/jr-2258
https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/fans-want-kapil-dev-to-boycott-east-bengal-foundation-day-bharat-gaurav-social-media-campaign-debabrata-sarkar-mohun-bagan/article28771565.ece
https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/fans-ask-kapil-dev-to-boycott-east-bengals-foundation-day-2223570.html