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A huge achievement for Indian captain Virat Kohli as he has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

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Along with world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Kohli was recommended for the sporting honour.

"Yes, Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu's names have been by the awards committee," a top source told The Times of India.

If the recommendation goes through, Kohli will be the third cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni to receive the honour.

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