BCCI nominates Dhoni for award

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday dismissed reports that it delayed in recommending Mahendra Singh Dhoni for country's highest sports award.

The BCCI secretary, Niranjan Shah also clarified that the name was recommended well before the last date of submission of applications.

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