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We sent Dhoni’s name well before deadline: BCCI

The BCCI dismissed reports that it delayed in recommending Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

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The Cricket Board dismissed reports on Friday that it delayed in recommending Mahendra Singh Dhoni for country’s highest sports award and said the application was sent well before the deadline.

“The BCCI had sent the following completed applications for the Government Awards by Speed Post from the Mumbai office on 27th May 2008,” BCCI secretary Nirnjan Shah said in a statement. The last date for submission of the forms was May 31.

BCCI has recommended Dhoni for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, former captain Chandu Borde for Dhyan Chand award and VS Patil for Dronacharya award.

Incidentally, BCCI did not recommend any player for the Arjuna award.

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