Hyderabad, April 25 -- The former captain of Hyderabad's Ranji trophy team M.V. Narasimha Rao has been honoured by being included in the Hall of Fame by the Sports Council of Northern Ireland also known as Sport NI. It is the body which is in charge of developing sport throughout the nation of Northern Ireland. Rao is the only Indian cricketer to be bestowed with this honour and he was given this award at a glittering function attended by the mayor of the town and several VIPs.

It may be recalled that many years ago he was also awarded the MBE by the British monarch. On that occasion too, he was the first Indian cricketer to be given this prestigious award. It was conferred upon him in recognition for his services and work to bring about...