MS Dhoni becomes 11th cricketer to be awarded Padma Bhushan

Former India captain MS Dhoni has been awarded India's third highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan, making him the 11th cricketer to receive the award. The government had awarded 3 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 73 Padma Shri Awards on Thursday. Singer Illaiyaraja was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to Art and Music.