Patna: About 45 cricketers, who have proved their mettle in the country and the world, were felicitated by the Straight Drive at a Patna hotel on Saturday.
There were many such cricketers among them who were honoured posthumously. Their prizes was received by their family members or fellow players.
List of awardees
Premnath Khanna, vice president (operations), Straight Drive said that unsung heroes of cricket like grounds men and pitch curators were also honoured. Apart from these, umpire, legendary players of Patna, promoter of cricket at school level as well as sports administrator and supporters of Patna cricket, sports commentator, cricket mentor and coaches were honoured on the occasion.
