5 Cricketers That Received Mahindra Thar As Gift From Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, is known for his gestures of gifting Mahindra cars to athletes and sports persons for their outstanding performances. Often seen on social media, he associates himself with sports and athletes who excel in their performances. Here are five cricketers who have received the Thar SUV as a gift from the Mahindra chairman.

Sarfaraz Khan 

Sarfaraz Khan, making his Test match debut against the England Cricket Team, achieved the remarkable feat of scoring twin half-centuries on his debut. Witnessing his outstanding performance, his father, Naushad Khan, was moved to tears. Touched by this moment, Anand Mahindra urged Naushad Khan to accept the Thar SUV as a gift, expressing it would be his privilege and honor to offer the vehicle. Check out his tweet below:

“Himmat nahin chodna, bas!”

Hard work. Courage. Patience.

What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child?

For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege & honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar. pic.twitter.com/fnWkoJD6Dp

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 16, 2024

Shubhman Gill

Indian opener Shubman Gill was awarded a Thar for his outstanding performance against Australia in 2021. Making his debut at that time, Gill played a crucial role in India's historic test series win, clinching it 2-1 against Australia. He emerged as the leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj, who was part of the Indian Cricket team alongside Shubhman Gill during their victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, emerged as the leading wicket-taker for the team. He received his Thar finished in black shade, and which his family collected while celebrating his stellar performance for the team.

Shardul Thakur

Indian fast bowler Shardul Thakur took to his social media to express gratitude to Anand Mahindra upon receiving his Thar, referring to it as a 'beast'. He recently made headlines for his impressive performance, securing a 10-wicket match haul for Mumbai Cricket in the ongoing 2024 Ranji Trophy.

Thangarasu Natarajan

T Natarajan, another cricketer who made headlines for his performance in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played a vital role in winning the final test match of the series. Expressing his gratitude, he autographed his test jersey for Anand Mahindra. The cricketer received the Thar, this time finished in red exterior shade, as a gift. 

The Thar is Mahindra’s capable off-road SUV, available with three engine options and offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. It is priced between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 17.20 lakh (ex-showroom). For more details on the Thar, you can tap here. The off-roader locks horns with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha.