12 sportspersons who made Maharashtra proud

As Maharashtra celebrates its 52nd year of existence, Zee Research Group brings to notice the relentless efforts of Maharshtrians who have made a difference to the society. Sachin Tendulkar He is an Indian cricketer. He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and one-day international cricket. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and Padma Shri in 1999.

Dhanraj Pillay He is a field hockey player and former captain of the Indian hockey team. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2000. Sunil Gavaskar He is a former Indian cricketer who is regarded as one of the greatest opening batsman. Ravi Shastri He is a former Indian cricketer who was an all rounder. He is now a cricket commentator. Dilip Vengsarkar He is a former Indian cricketer. He was awarded with the Padma Shri honor in 1987 Sanjay Manjrekar He is a former Indian cricketer and is currently a cricket commentator and television compare. Umesh Yadav He is an Indian cricketer and is a right arm fast-medium bowler. Anjali Mandar Bhagwat She is a professional Indian shooter. She won World Cup in 2003. She was awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award. Zaheer Khan He is an Indian cricketer and a left arm fast bowler. Bhaskar Anshuman Gaekwad He is a former Indian cricketer and a former Indian cricket coach. Abhijit Kunte He is an Indian chess Grandmaster. He was awarded the Grandmaster title in 2000. Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav He was independent India's first individual Olympic medalist when he won the freestyle wrestling bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Games Sanjay Bangar He is a retired Indian cricketer. He was an all-rounder and had represented India in Tests and One Day International.