Mahindra’s Thar Stars: 5 Cricketers Rewarded for Outstanding Performances،
Anand Mahindra, the dynamic Chairman of the Mahindra Group, is widely recognized for his generous gestures towards athletes and sports personalities. Known for its affinity with sports and athletes who exhibit exceptional performances, Mahindra's philanthropic efforts often include donating Mahindra cars to worthy individuals. He notably gained attention on social media platforms for his acts of appreciation, especially in the field of cricket, where he awarded the iconic SUV Thar to five deserving cricketers for their outstanding achievements.
Mohammed Siraj
In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, Mohammed Siraj emerged as a star player alongside Shubman Gill in the Indian cricket team. His exceptional bowling prowess led him to become the team's leading wicket-taker. As a thank you for his stellar performance, Anand Mahindra gifted him a stylish black Thar SUV. Celebrating his achievement, Siraj's family proudly collected the vehicle, marking a memorable moment in his cricketing journey.
Shardul Thakur
Indian pace bowler Shardul Thakur expressed his appreciation to Anand Mahindra on social media after receiving a Thar SUV, affectionately calling it a “beast”. Thakur's recognition follows his remarkable performance, where he took a 10-wicket haul for Mumbai Cricket in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024, making headlines in cricketing circles.
Shubhman Gill
Indian opener Shubman Gill was honored with a Thar SUV for his remarkable contributions during the 2021 series against Australia. Although he made his debut during this period, Gill played a pivotal role in India's historic Test series victory, where they triumphed 2–1 against Australia. His exceptional batting skills were highlighted when he became the top scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.
Sarfaraz Khan
After making his test match debut against the England cricket team, Sarfaraz Khan achieved a remarkable feat by scoring two half-centuries. The emotional scene of his father Naushad Khan moved to tears as he watched his son's exceptional performance winning hearts. Touched by this poignant moment, Anand Mahindra expressed his desire that Naushad Khan accept a Thar SUV as a token of appreciation. Mahindra said it would be its privilege and honor to present the vehicle. Check out his tweet below:
Thangarasu Natarajan
T Natarajan, who rose to prominence for his stellar performance in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played a pivotal role in securing victory in the final Test match of the series. Showing his appreciation, he signed his Test jersey as a token of gratitude towards Anand Mahindra. In return, Natarajan was presented with a Thar SUV, this time adorned with a bright red exterior hue.
The Thar, Mahindra's versatile off-road SUV, offers three engine options and is available 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 information on Thar, you can access it here. This rugged off-roader rivals the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha in the market.
