BCCI has nominated Virat Kohli for Khel Ratna award and Ajinkya Rahane for Arjuna Award
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Kohli, who led India to an impressive series win in Sri Lanka and a 3-0 win against South Africa, has made India the second-best team in the test format.
If Kohli gets the award, he will become the third cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar (1997-98) and MS Dhoni (2007-08) to have won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
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Talking of Rahane, also known as Mr. Consistent, he has been India's best overseas batsman in the recent matches.
If won, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award would bring Kohli a cash reward of Rs 7.5 lakhs and a citation, and Rahane will take home a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakhs and a citation.
"We have received the recommendations from the BCCI. Their names will be sent to the awards selection committee," a sports ministry official said.
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