The post also had multiple pictures tagged in it but one stood out -- that of Dhoni, wearing his uniform, holding his daughter while she wears his army cap.
Incidentally, Dhoni was conferred with the prestigious civilian honour on the seventh anniversary of India's famous 2011 ICC World Cup triumph. Dhoni was the player to secure India the coveted title when he hit a massive six over long-on at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Apart from Dhoni, multiple billiards world champion Pankaj Advani also received the award for his extra ordinary achievements. Advani, 32, has ruled world billiards for several years. The Bengaluru-based cueist has won 18 world titles. Advani had claimed the IBSF World Snooker Championship title in November last year.
Just like Dhoni, Advani also has a distinguished career, having won two Asian Games gold medals, in 2006 Doha and 2010 Guangzhou.