Sachin Tendulkar is going to fly high quite literally and give Top Gun a new meaning. The master blaster is soon to become an officer of the Indian Air Force with the Air Headquarters having finalised plans to make him an honorary Group Captain and the President having given her nod for the same on Wednesday.
It's the  first time a cricketer will get this honour. There was considerable  debate as to what rank the great batsman should be given. Wing Commander  and Squadron Leader were deemed too junior for the national icon, who  has 20 years of top class cricket under his belt..
 
 
